Mara

Synopsis

Mara, a horror thriller film released in 2018, starring Olga Kurylenko, follows criminal psychologist Kate Fuller as she investigates a series of mysterious deaths that appear to be related to sleep paralysis. As Kate delves deeper into unraveling the truth behind the chilling Mara entity, she finds herself entangled in a dark and sinister world where reality and nightmare blur. With startling revelations and escalating terror, Mara forces Kate to confront her own fears and inner demons in a battle for survival against a malevolent force that preys on those who are vulnerable in their sleep. The film explores the haunting consequences of guilt, grief, and the unexplained, leading to a spine-chilling climax that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

Cast

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  Olga Kurylenko

  Kate

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  Javier Botet

  Mara

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  Mitch Eakins

  Martin Ellis

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  Lance E. Nichols

  McCarthy

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  Rosie Fellner

  Helena

• Mackenzie Imsand

  Sophie

Reviews

Mara, directed by Clive Tonge and starring Olga Kurylenko, received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the film's eerie atmosphere and unsettling visuals, others criticized its predictable plot and lack of originality. Rotten Tomatoes gave Mara a rating of 26%, with the consensus stating that the film 'fails to make the most of its intriguing premise'. IMDb rated it at 5.1/10, with viewers expressing disappointment in the film's execution despite Kurylenko's solid performance. Metacritic gave Mara a score of 32/100, citing its formulaic jump scares and cliché horror tropes as drawbacks. Overall, Mara offers moments of suspense and psychological intrigue but falls short of delivering a truly groundbreaking horror experience.