Thou Wast Mild and Lovely
Thou Wast Mild and Lovely

Thou Wast Mild and Lovely

2014Movie78 minEnglish

The arrival of a handsome new farmhand threatens the balance between a farmer and his daughter.

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IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users56%
Director: Joe SwanbergGenres: Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

A young woman takes a job working on a remote farm, helping an older couple with their harvest. As she becomes more integrated into their isolated lives, unsettling and strange occurrences begin to surface. The boundaries between reality and hallucination blur, leading to a disturbing and surreal experience.

Critical Reception

Thou Wast Mild and Lovely received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its slow pace and ambiguous narrative frustrating. Some praised its atmospheric tension and unsettling tone, while others criticized its lack of clear storytelling and overall coherence.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and Lynchian undertones.
  • Criticized for its glacial pacing and perceived lack of plot.
  • Divisive for its ambiguous ending and surreal elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally divided, with some appreciating the film's unique mood and psychological horror elements, while others found it to be too slow, confusing, and ultimately unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in rural Illinois, with much of the atmosphere derived from the actual isolation and environment of the farm.

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