'Saltburn' Sparks Controversy and Viral Trends

Emerald Fennell's provocative film becomes a streaming hit, inspiring bathwater candles and TikTok dances.

Emerald Fennell's film 'Saltburn' has become a streaming hit on Amazon Prime, with its provocative scenes sparking both disgust and fascination among viewers.
The film, produced by Margot Robbie, features a controversial bathtub scene that has inspired a viral trend of bathwater candles on Etsy and Amazon.
'Saltburn' has also sparked a TikTok trend where wealthy users dance through their mansions, mimicking a scene from the film, leading to debates about the film's class commentary.
Despite some criticism, the film's shock value and boundary-pushing scenes have been defended by Fennell and Robbie, who argue that the film is meant to provoke strong reactions.
Barry Keoghan, who plays the character Oliver in the film, has embraced the controversy, joking that he owns 10 of the viral bathwater candles.