Mandrake
Directed by Lynne Davison
In this witchy thriller, probation officer Cathy Madden is given the task of rehabilitating notorious killer ‘Bloody’ Mary Laidlaw back into society after twenty years of jail. Cathy has always believed that every client deserves a shot at redemption, but her beliefs are firmly tested when two children disappear near Mary’s farm. A SHUDDER ORIGINAL
A probation officer is tasked with rehabilitating a notorious killer back into society, but her beliefs are tested when two children disappear near 'Bloody' Mary's farm.
Cast: Deirdre Mullins, Derbhle Crott, Jude Hill, Paul Kennedy
Member Reviews
Really enjoyed this one. Definitely could’ve done with a deeper dive into the witchcraft but great acting, costume, cinematography, and interesting storyline.
Overall a good modern folk horror. The ending was quite ambiguous though.
Good cinematography, atmosphere, & acting. The plot was really a squandered opportunity, unfortunately. Confusing & meandering. Love folk horror & hoping to find more on the service.
I was really enjoying the first half, until the sudden genre switch in the middle that was jarring and made no sense to the pacing or the plot.
I very much liked the vibe but I’m left with a bunch of unanswered questions and I’m not 100% sure what happened plot wise. Witch stuff was very cool and I could have done with more of it and less walking through the woods. Actor who played Mary was excellent.