Marianne
Marianne

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Marianne

2019
TV Show
Canceled
1 Season
French

When a novelist realizes her terrifying stories are coming true, she returns to her hometown to face the demons from her past that inspire her writing.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users69%
Director: M.A. Fortin, Joshua John MillerGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A psychologically tormented horror novelist, Emma, is drawn back to her childhood home to confront the terrifying ghosts of her past. Upon returning, she discovers that a malevolent spirit named Marianne, whom she created in her novels, has followed her from her fiction into reality. Emma must unravel the mystery of her connection to Marianne and find a way to stop the entity before it destroys her and everyone around her.

Critical Reception

Marianne received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who largely praised its atmospheric tension and creative premise, while some found its narrative pacing uneven. Audiences generally responded well to its blend of psychological horror and supernatural elements, appreciating its unique approach to the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its genuinely creepy atmosphere and unsettling imagery.

  • Appreciated for its inventive premise that blurs the lines between fiction and reality.

  • Some critics noted that the film's narrative could be occasionally predictable or slow-paced.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Marianne to be a scary and engaging horror film with an interesting concept. Many viewers enjoyed the creative storytelling and the effectiveness of the scares, though a minority felt it didn't fully deliver on its potential.

Fun Fact

The film draws inspiration from folklore and personal nightmares of the directors, aiming to tap into primal fears rather than relying solely on jump scares.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

3 reviews
J. D. Parent

J. D. Parent

Summary: An ancient witch haunts a young woman who became famous from writing books based on her nightmares. The young author, Emma, must not only fight for her own life, but the lives of those closest to her when she returns to her home...

Dean

Dean

It got scary moments, but I still can't take it seriously. It feels more like a comedy, even though it's not a comedy. Sadly, interracial agenda is also present here. This is another European TV show I tried (after "Dark"), but it disappoin...

ProudPittieMom

ProudPittieMom

The locale was beautiful and the cast was good. The lighting was used to good effect - the red and the green lights, were used well to direct attention. I also liked the use of the rapidly flipping pages of the book to separate the "previo...