Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was the first film of Phase 4 of the MCU to really flirt with the boundaries of classification PG-13. Presented as “ First » Horror film of the universe, viewers had the opportunity to witness various murders Wanda : Beheadings, impalements and other joys. filmmakers Sam Raimi, who replaced it at short notice Scott Derricksonrealized his true creative vision with this film, signing several moments that correspond to his canvas of achievements (Slamming doors, demonic figure with Wanda Maximoff, jump scares…).
A Wanda Evil, which shapes the entire film with its bloody violence. She decimates Kamar Tajshatters everything Illuminati and fails to execute a child in the person ofAmerica Chavez. But the Red Witch could have been even scarier. At work The Art of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Ian JoynerConcept artist of the film, explained the unsuccessful version of Wanda in the final processing:
“My idea was that her crown wasn’t just an ornament, but that it was actually imbued with her flesh. She becomes the Scarlet Witch in a completely horrific way. »
The feature film could have indulged in even more graphic violence. However, a softer choice was made for the design Red Witch (definitely maintain the PG-13 rating). At a time when viewers are eager to request films and projects that no one expected (Snyder Cut, Ayer Cut?), we can hope that this version of will be abandoned Sam Raimi.
