The Moth Diaries
The Moth Diaries

The Moth Diaries

2011Movie82 minEnglish

Rebecca is a young girl who, haunted by her father’s suicide, enrolls in an elite boarding school for girls. Before long, her friendship with the popular Lucy is shattered by the arrival of a dark and mysterious new student named Ernessa, whom Rebecca suspects may be responsible for the rising body count at the school.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users40%
Director: Mary HarronGenres: Horror, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Set in an all-girls boarding school, the film follows Ernessa, a new student who becomes the object of obsessive desire for her roommate, Lucy. As Lucy's infatuation grows, strange and disturbing events begin to occur, blurring the lines between reality and delusion, and suggesting a dark supernatural force may be at play.

Critical Reception

The Moth Diaries received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its narrative convoluted and its horror elements underdeveloped. While some praised its atmospheric tone and performances, particularly Sarah Bolger's, the film was largely criticized for its perceived pretentiousness and lack of cohesive storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and stylish direction.
  • Criticized for a muddled plot and undercooked horror elements.
  • Some found the exploration of female obsession intriguing but ultimately unsatisfying.

Google audience: Audience reception was generally negative, with viewers often citing a confusing plot, a lack of genuine scares, and an overall sense of style over substance as major drawbacks. Some appreciated the mood, but many felt the film failed to deliver a compelling narrative.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Rachel Klein, which explores themes of vampirism and lesbian desire within a boarding school setting.

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**_Modern version of Carmilla at an all-girls boarding school in the Northeast_** Rebecca (Sarah Bolger) becomes suspicious of a mysterious new student (Lily Cole) at her private prep school. Is it just teenage jealousy heightened by tra...