At a Glance
- Margot Robbie celebrated her upcoming film with a Victorian-themed bachelorette party.
- The party featured a dress code of white corsets and lace, and a screening of Wuthering Heights.
- Friends described the night as “the most unhinged experience” and were “screaming like rabid dogs.”
- Why it matters: The event showcases Robbie’s creative promotional strategy and offers a glimpse into the film’s cult appeal.
Margot Robbie’s latest promotional stunt for Wuthering Heights was a themed bachelorette party that turned her friends into a raucous Victorian crowd. The event, held on January 26, saw Robbie dressed in a white corset while her friends wore black lace and corsets, all in tribute to her character, Catherine Earnshaw. The night culminated in a private screening of the film that left attendees “screaming so much.”
The Party Setup
The idea began as a joke. Robbie admitted she was skeptical at first, asking, “Wait, are we really gonna have a fake bachelorette for an imaginary character?” Her friends answered, “Yes, absolutely.” The team prepared a moodboard and a dress code that blended Victorian elegance with a “slutty” twist. The setting was a living room transformed into a gothic manor, complete with lace veils, corsets, and a soundtrack of period music.
- Dress code: White corsets and lace for Robbie; black lace, corsets, and veils for the guests.
- Atmosphere: A “Victorian slutty” vibe with mood lighting and themed décor.
- Guest list: 20 women, all part of Robbie’s inner circle.
The Screening Experience
Robbie screened Wuthering Heights for the first time at the party. She described the experience as “the most unhinged experience of my life.” The film’s dramatic moments triggered a frenzy among the guests.
> “There was a moodboard. I was dressed in white corsets and lace, and they’re all dressed like Mob Wives in black lace and corsets. The theme, I think, was Victorian slutty,” she explained.
During the screening, the audience’s reaction was intense. Robbie recalled, “They were like rabid dogs and they were a couple of drinks in already, and then the movie started and they were screaming so much.”
- Reaction to Jacob Elordi’s scenes: When Elordi appeared on screen as Heathcliff, the crowd’s screams “registered on the Richter scale.” Robbie joked, “Honestly, I was like, if he walked in right now, I think they would eat him.”
- Overall mood: Drunk, loud, and fully immersed in the film’s emotional rollercoaster.
Behind the Scenes: The Drinking Game
To keep the energy high, Robbie’s friends played a drinking game throughout the film. Each guest drew a word from a hat and had to drink whenever that word was spoken in the movie. Robbie’s friend Phoebe drew “Cathy-ed,” a nod to the character’s repeated name. The game added a layer of playful chaos to the already wild night.
> “We played a drinking game throughout the film; everyone picked a word out of a hat and you had to drink when that word was said in the movie,” Robbie said.
The game was a lighthearted way to punctuate the film’s key moments, and it helped maintain the party’s high-energy atmosphere.
Film Details and Release
Wuthering Heights follows the doomed lovers Catherine and Heathcliff in a tale of jealousy, obsession, and revenge. The film is based on Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel and is directed by Emerald Fennell. Robbie not only stars but also co-produced the film.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 26 | Robbie’s themed bachelorette party and private screening |
| Feb. 13 | Theatrical release of Wuthering Heights |
The release date, Feb. 13, marks the film’s debut in theaters, and Robbie’s party served as a teaser for audiences worldwide.
Key Takeaways
- Creative promotion: Robbie’s themed party demonstrates a unique approach to marketing a film.
- Audience engagement: The immersive experience-dress code, private screening, and drinking game-created a memorable event that resonated with fans.
- Film anticipation: The party built hype for Wuthering Heights, which is set to release on Feb. 13.
The night proved that a well-planned, immersive event can generate buzz and deepen audience connection to a film’s narrative and characters.
