Mercy Black

"She'll take away your hurt if you promise her your pain."

2019 1h 27m EN

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Synopsis

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A woman is sent to a mental institution after stabbing her classmate in an attempt to conjure an evil spirit called, Mercy Black. Fifteen years later she's released, and must save her nephew, who has become obsessed with the phenomenon.

“She'll take away your hurt if you promise her your pain.”

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Cast

Daniella Pineda
Marina
Austin Amelio
Will
Elle LaMont
Alice
Lee Eddy
Mrs. Bellows
Miles Emmons
Bryce
Janeane Garofalo
Dr. Ward
Sophianna Smith
Young Rebecca
Jamy Lentz
Young Marina

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Owen Egerton
Writers: Owen Egerton
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Owen Egerton, shot by Ellie Ann Fenton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Kazimir Boyle. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sean McQueeney shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Daniella Pineda and Austin Amelio and Elle LaMont carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "She'll take away your hurt if you promise her your pain.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8758086 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Owen Egerton directs. Ellie Ann Fenton behind the camera. Kazimir Boyle scores. Sean McQueeney cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 7 years ago.
3Directed by Owen Egerton, shot by Ellie Ann Fenton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Kazimir Boyle. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Sean McQueeney shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Daniella Pineda and Austin Amelio and Elle LaMont carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "She'll take away your hurt if you promise her your pain.".
8IMDB entry: tt8758086 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.