Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)

You can get away, but you can never escape.

Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) poster

After several years of living with a cult, Martha finally escapes and calls her estranged sister, Lucy, for help. Martha finds herself at the quiet Connecticut home Lucy shares with her new husband, Ted, but the memories of what she experienced in the cult make peace hard to find. As flashbacks continue to torment her, Martha fails to shake a terrible sense of dread, especially in regard to the cult's manipulative leader.

Director: Sean Durkin
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 101 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans
Cinematography: Jody Lee Lipes
Editing: Zachary Stuart-Pontier
Production: BorderLine Films, This is that
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en

Themes

Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Mind Control and Brain Implants, Psychological Warfare and Mind Control, Crippling Fear of the Unknown, Twisted Psychological Thriller

Keywords

mind control, rape, sexual abuse, sibling relationship, post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), paranoia, group sex, cult, patriarchy, polygamy, connecticut, memory, brainwashing, home invasion, drugged

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martha Marcy May Marlene about?
After several years of living with a cult, Martha finally escapes and calls her estranged sister, Lucy, for help. Martha finds herself at the quiet Connecticut home Lucy shares with her new husband, Ted, but the memories of what she experienced in the cult make peace hard to find. As flashbacks continue to torment her, Martha fails to shake a terrible sense of dread, especially in regard to the cult's manipulative leader.
Who directed Martha Marcy May Marlene?
Martha Marcy May Marlene was directed by Sean Durkin.
Who stars in Martha Marcy May Marlene?
Martha Marcy May Marlene stars Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson, Hugh Dancy, John Hawkes, Brady Corbet, Louisa Krause.
How long is Martha Marcy May Marlene?
Martha Marcy May Marlene has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is Martha Marcy May Marlene?
Martha Marcy May Marlene is a Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Martha Marcy May Marlene?
Martha Marcy May Marlene had a budget of $1M.
How much did Martha Marcy May Marlene gross?
Martha Marcy May Marlene grossed $4M worldwide.
Where was Martha Marcy May Marlene produced?
Martha Marcy May Marlene was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Martha Marcy May Marlene?
The themes of Martha Marcy May Marlene include: Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Mind Control and Brain Implants, Psychological Warfare and Mind Control, Crippling Fear of the Unknown, Twisted Psychological Thriller.