In Theaters : MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE (2011)

Official Synopsis : Martha Marcy May Marlene is a powerful psychological thriller starring Elizabeth Olsen as Martha, a young woman rapidly unraveling amidst her attempt to reclaim a normal life after fleeing from a cult and its charismatic leader (John Hawkes). Seeking help from her estranged older sister Lucy (Sarah Paulson) and brother-in-law (Hugh Dancy), Martha is unable and unwilling to reveal the truth about her disappearance. When her memories trigger a chilling paranoia that her former cult could still be pursuing her, the line between Martha's reality and delusion begins to blur.

Genre: Drama, Thriller

What to Expect : An intelligent psychological drama/thriller built on a smart and original premise and developed to its full potential. An impressive debut for young actress Elizabeth Olsen, who is known as the little sister of Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen. This haunting piece of cinema was a big hit at this year's Sundance Film Festival. LIMITED RELEASE

Critical Response : Positive. The direction and writing were well appreciated by reviewers, despite some minor flaws, but in the end, it was Elizabeth Olsen's riveting performance that compelled critics to throw those thumbs way up in the air. Olson's nuanced performance helps the movie find its footing when it constantly twists her character's sense of reality and safety. Rated 85% on Rottentomatoes.com from 51 positive and 9 negative reviews.

More Details : 

• Starring : Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson, John Hawkes, Hugh Dancy, Sarah Paulson.

• Director : Sean Durkin.

• Screenplay : Sean Durkin.

• Running Time : 120 min.

• Rating : R for disturbing violent and sexual content, nudity and language.

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