Maggie May
Maggie May

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Maggie May

2019
Movie
14 min
English

Two estranged sisters, Sam and Maggie, attempt to reconnect after the death of their mother. But Maggie isn't interested in anything, and that could be Sam's worst nightmare.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users63%
Director: Roxanne BenjaminGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Maggie, is abandoned by her mother and left to care for her ailing grandmother. As Maggie struggles to cope with her new responsibilities, she begins to uncover dark secrets about her family and the strange occurrences within their isolated home. The situation escalates into a fight for survival as malevolent forces begin to manifest.

Critical Reception

Maggie May received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Sydney Sweeney's performance and the film's atmospheric tension. Some found the plot to be predictable, but the effective scares and build-up of dread were often highlighted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Sydney Sweeney's compelling lead performance.

  • Applauded for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Some viewers found the narrative to be somewhat formulaic.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film for its tense atmosphere and Sweeney's performance, though some felt the story lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled "Girls Like You" before being changed to "Maggie May."

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Wiccaburr

Wiccaburr

Maggie May gave me bad roommate flashbacks.