Resurrection Mary
On a dark and windy road, seventeen-year-old Jeff Pryce (Kevin G. Schmidt) nearly runs down a beautiful, yet mysterious young girl walking alone by Resurrection Cemetery. Jeff offers to give her a ride and by the time he drops her off, a mutual attraction is obvious.But Jeff’s life begins to spin out of control shortly after he asks ‘Mary’ (Pamela Noble) to be his date at Homecoming — as one by one, his friends are brutally murdered. Having spent time in juvenile hall, Jeff becomes the prime suspect. Who is Mary? Why is everyone around him dying? And will Jeff’s desperate measures to clear his name put him face-to-face with the real killer?
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Plot Summary
A group of Chicagoans investigates the urban legend of Resurrection Mary, a ghost said to haunt the area around an old cemetery and the iconic Chicago arch. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a dark and sinister truth that blurs the line between myth and reality.
Critical Reception
Resurrection Mary (2007) received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempt to explore a well-known urban legend and its atmospheric suspense, many found the execution to be lacking in depth and originality. The film struggled to find a wide audience and is often considered a niche horror film.
What Reviewers Say
- The film captures some of the eerie atmosphere associated with the legend.
- The plot is considered derivative and predictable by some viewers.
- Performances are generally seen as adequate but not particularly outstanding.
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Fun Fact
The urban legend of Resurrection Mary is one of Chicago's most famous ghost stories, with numerous alleged sightings dating back to the 1930s.
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