Bloody Mary (2006 film)
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| Directed by | Richard Valentine |
| Written by | Richard Valentine |
| Based on | Bloody Mary |
| Produced by | T.W. Miller Kim Tyler |
| Starring | Jaason Simmons Kim Tyler Matt Borlenghi Cory Monteith |
| Cinematography | Bill Summers |
| Edited by | Alex Carrillo Bill Summers |
| Music by | Richard Tyler |
Production companies | KAT Pictures Sticks & Stones Films Black Hat Productions |
| Distributed by | Echo Bridge Home Entertainment |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $70,000 (estimated) |
Bloody Mary is a 2006 horror thriller film written and directed by Richard Valentine and starring Jaason Simmons, Kim Tyler, Matt Borlenghi, and Cory Monteith. The film had a negative critical reception.
Plot
The film begins with a group of nurses working at a psychiatric hospital who challenge their colleague, Nicole (Jessica Von), to participate in a game known as the "Mirror Game," a ritual intended to summon the vengeful spirit of Bloody Mary. The game requires Nicole to venture into the hospital's basement and perform the ritual in front of a mirror. Although hesitant, Nicole agrees to the dare, but the game takes a horrifying turn when she inadvertently releases the spirit of Bloody Mary. Nicole is violently dragged away by the spirit, disappearing without a trace.
When Nicole is reported missing, her sister Natalie (Kim Tyler), a determined writer and investigative reporter, becomes deeply concerned and decides to take matters into her own hands. As Natalie begins her investigation, she uncovers a series of gruesome and mysterious deaths, all of which appear to be connected to the spirit of Bloody Mary. The victims, many of whom are linked to the hospital, are killed in increasingly horrifying and supernatural ways, leaving the staff and community in a state of fear and confusion.
As Natalie delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers disturbing truths about the hospital's dark history and the origins of Bloody Mary. Her investigation reveals that the spirit is not merely a random malevolent entity but is tied to a tragic and deeply personal story. Through a series of clues and revelations, Natalie learns that Bloody Mary is, in fact, her own mother, whose death was the result of betrayal and injustice. This shocking discovery forces Natalie to confront not only the spirit but also the hidden traumas and secrets of her own family.
The narrative builds toward a climactic confrontation between Natalie and the spirit of Bloody Mary. In this final showdown, Natalie must face her fears and grapple with the haunting truths of her family's past.
Cast
- Kim Tyler ... Natalie
- Matthew Borlenghi ... Bobby
- Danni Hamilton ... Jenna
- Troy Turi ... Johnny
- Christian Schrapff ... Scooter
- Amber Borycki ... Tabitha
- Cory Monteith ... Paul
- Richard Carmen ... Dr. McCarty
- Eero Johnson ... Railroad
- Dex Manley ... Luther
- Jason Benson ... Geoff
- Anna Pippus ... Hilary
- Lindsay Marett ... April
- Brianne Wigeland ... Shelby
- Jaason Simmons ... Dr. Daniels
- Jessica Lous ... Nicole
- Sandra Steier ... Voice of Mary / Margaret
- Shane David ... News Reporter
Reception
Critical response to the film was generally negative, with the film receiving heavy criticism of the plot.[1] Steve "Uncle Creepy" Barton of Dread Central rated the film 2/5 stars and said of the film: "there's ... some good acting, killer sound design, spooky ghost effects, and a decent amount of nudity and gore. It's a real shame all that goodness gets lost in a semi-coherent abyss of confusion."[2] Dave Murray of Joblo.com rated the film 1.5/4 stars and said that it was "fun to watch once" but not a film that he could recommend.[3] Christopher Null of Contactmusic.com said, "There are nuggets of what might be something worth watching in all of this, but they come through only faintly and in short bursts."[4]
See also
References
- ^ Wilson, Staci Layne (January 28, 2007). "Bloody Mary". Horror.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved November 24, 2013.
- ^ Barton, Steve (February 9, 2007). "Bloody Mary (DVD)". Dread Central. Archived from the original on November 3, 2011. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
- ^ Murray, Dave. "Bloody Mary". Joblo.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 24, 2013.
- ^ Null, Christopher. "Bloody Mary". Contactmusic.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 24, 2013.
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