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Mariel Waits
Mariel and her husband, happily married and expecting a baby, are moving from the apartment they currently rent to a larger apartment they have just booked for purchase. She is an architect, and her boss left him in charge of designing how the illumination of a collection of works of art should be. Everything goes very well for Mariel, but at the last ultrasound something is not right. The gestation of his embryo was interrupted. She lives from now on with the death she carries inside.
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Plot Summary
Mariel, a young woman, embarks on a series of freelance jobs that lead her into increasingly dangerous and unsettling situations. As she navigates these precarious assignments, she finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and peril, pushing the boundaries of her own morality and survival instincts. The film explores themes of exploitation and the dark side of the gig economy.
Critical Reception
Mariel Waits received mixed to positive reviews, with praise directed at its suspenseful atmosphere and Grace Glowicki's lead performance. Some critics found the narrative to be occasionally slow, but the film was generally recognized for its effective tension-building and unsettling tone.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and suspense.
Grace Glowicki's performance is a standout.
Some viewers found the pacing uneven.
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Fun Fact
The film was directed by Caitlin Cronenberg, daughter of renowned director David Cronenberg, marking her feature film directorial debut.
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