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1859, North Yorkshire. When young Māori woman Mary arrives from New Zealand, she's trapped as governess to a wealthy whaler's granddaughter. Living among her ancestors' stolen artifacts, she uncovers Sir Cole's horrific crimes. Embracing her Matakite powers, Mary becomes Mārama and must save Anne and avenge her family by destroying him.
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Carlos Aguilar RogerEbert.com 1d
2.5/4
The fury of Osborne’s performance, nonetheless, keeps ‘Mārama' a worthy anti-colonialist statement that harnesses the symbolic virtues of genre cinema for its understandably virulent tone. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Screen International Oct 2
Exposition revealing the grim truth about Nathaniel’s link to Mary and her family can feel a little blunt at times, and the flow of the story is uneven. But there are moments of shocking potency. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Sep 24
Stappard has a strong sense of the genre, refining an atmosphere of dread instead of relying on jump scares or loud noises. Go to Full Review Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror 1d
4/5
While I enjoyed all of it, I absolutely adored that final act. It’s both heartbreaking and deliciously powerful! Go to Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies 2d
3/4
Here's a symbolic haunted house tale that becomes quite disturbing, while also remaining righteous in its outrage and anger. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 2d
5/5
One of the most impressive films of the year to date. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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jose c 10h We loved the story. It was tragic and haunting. A great gothic horror to add to the collection. See more Read all reviews
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Taratoa Stappard

Director

Ariāna Osborne

Mary

Toby Stephens

Nathaniel Cole

Umi Myers

Peggy

Evelyn Towersey

Anne

Erroll Shand

Jack Fenton
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Synopsis 1859, North Yorkshire. When young Māori woman Mary arrives from New Zealand, she's trapped as governess to a wealthy whaler's granddaughter. Living among her ancestors' stolen artifacts, she uncovers Sir Cole's horrific crimes. Embracing her Matakite powers, Mary becomes Mārama and must save Anne and avenge her family by destroying him.
Director
Taratoa Stappard
Producer
Sharlene George, RickyLee Waipuka-Russell, Rouzie Hassanova, Paraone Gloyne
Screenwriter
Taratoa Stappard
Distributor
Dark Sky Films / Watermelon Pictures
Production Co
MPI Media Group, Sweetshop Entertainment, Vendetta Films
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 17, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 29m