Martha Marcy May Marlene

Storyline

Martha Marcy May Marlene 2011

Martha, whose life is turned upside down while trying to escape from a cult and its charismatic leader, seeks help from her sister Lucy. However, she is hesitant to openly tell her sister what she is going through. As unpleasant memories resurface, Martha feels that her old cult has not let go of her, but she begins to lose her grip on reality. This compelling psychological thriller, shown in a special section of the Cannes Film Festival, tells the transformation of a young woman trying to regain control of her mind.

Genre:
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Year:
2011
Country:
United States
IMDB:
6.8 - tt1441326
Duration:
Content Rating:
R
Director:
Sean Durkin
Stars:
Elizabeth Olsen, John Hawkes, Sarah Paulson