My mother who told me pleasure
My mother who told me pleasure

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My mother who told me pleasure

2019
Movie
63 min
Korean

The father of the man found a stepmother for the man. Because of the imminent face of the college entrance examination, there are some pressures in the life of the man, and the way he releases the pressure is more abnormal. He uses the stolen stepmother’s underwear to masturbate, but he was discovered by his stepmother. The male lord simply did not endlessly, and attacked the stepmother's body. Under the refusal of the stepmother, the male owner found his own gentle township....

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users85%
Director: Mark JenkinGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man returns to his isolated Cornish village following his father's death, only to find himself entangled in a web of local secrets and disturbing rituals. As he delves deeper into the community's past, he uncovers unsettling truths about his family and the strange traditions that govern the village.

Critical Reception

Mark Jenkin's 'My Mother Told Me To Pleasure' received critical acclaim for its unique atmosphere, unsettling tone, and striking visuals. Critics praised its slow-burn tension and exploration of folk horror themes within a contemporary setting. Audiences were divided, with some finding it a masterful exercise in dread and others finding its ambiguity frustrating.

What Reviewers Say

  • A chilling and atmospheric folk horror that masterfully builds dread.

  • Visually striking with a haunting score, but its deliberate pace may not appeal to all.

  • An enigmatic and unsettling exploration of tradition and hidden darkness.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's unique artistic style and creepy atmosphere, often highlighting its effectiveness as a mood piece. Some viewers found the narrative too obscure and the ending unsatisfying, while others praised its originality and thought-provoking nature.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on 16mm black and white film, contributing to its distinctive, gritty aesthetic reminiscent of older British horror films.

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