Martha Marcy May Marlene

"Very interesting take on the after effects of living with a cult, much more subtle than most cult movies. "

"Ouu this one stayed with me, it really lets you come to your own conclusions. Worth a watch."

"Its was a good movie but terrible ending"

"It was pretty good, though it was described as a thriller and it was definitely a drama."

"A slow-burn, with an ambiguous ending. Kinda felt like if Midsommar was made by Touchstone Pictures in the late-90's, back when extreme violence and obscenity was still taboo. I stayed for the nostalgia."

"I've always been intrigued by cult movies and documentaries. Great performances, especially from Elizabeth Olsen. I liked how the fragmented storytelling reflected Martha's current state, it really showed what she was thinking or going through. The sound design, cinematography, and editing were great. This is a dark and sad portrayal of an abuse victim and how society/family tries to "fix" them. Definitely recommend."

"Elisabeth Olsen and Sarah Paulsen were excellent and did a great job in their roles. Was an odd choice to cast them as sisters though. Strange ending that left you with more questions than answers and felt unfinished. But the story itself was captivating. "

"Really slow burn that left me with more questions than answers. A very interesting look into what effect joining and leaving a cult can have on someone and their family."

"Martha Marcy May Marlene is a film that I found to be more intriguing in its themes than in its execution. While the movie does a solid job of building an unsettling atmosphere and exploring the psychological aftermath of trauma, it fell short of leaving a lasting impression on me. I’d give it a 3 out of 5. The film undeniably touches on the complexities of perception and how easily it is to jump to conclusions about someone’s personality or actions without understanding their deeper struggles. This was the aspect of the film that made me think the most. It highlights a difficult paradox: on one hand, if someone doesn’t talk about their trauma, it’s almost impossible for others to understand or provide meaningful help. But on the other hand, we can’t treat everyone with kid gloves, assuming fragility in every interaction, because doing so is neither sustainable nor realistic. While it's hard for many people to express or vocalize their personal issues, the film seemed to emphasise that to a point where it overshadowed the storytelling. In the end, Martha Marcy May Marlene raises important questions, but for me, it didn't do enough to keep me fully engaged beyond those reflections."

"Im interested in cults. Lol"