The Legend of Bloody Mary
| The Legend of Bloody Mary | |
|---|---|
Her vision... will be your last, I Believe in Mary Worth | |
| Directed by | John Stecenko |
| Written by | Dominick R. Domingo John Stecenko |
| Produced by | Robert Ahrens Robert J. Locke Grant Sawyer John Stecenko |
| Starring | Paul Preiss Nicole Aiken Caitlin Wachs |
| Cinematography | John Stecenko Joe Hendrick |
| Edited by | Ricky Hayner |
| Music by | Steven Keifer |
Production companies | MK4 Productions Vision One Pictures |
| Distributed by | Lions Gate Films Grindstone Entertainment Group |
Release date |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1,000,000 |
The Legend of Bloody Mary is a 2008 American horror-thriller film written by John Stecenko and Dominick R. Domingo, directed by Stecenko and starring Paul Preiss, Nicole Aiken and Caitlin Wachs. The film has an R rating for its violence, language and sexuality/nudity.
Plot
Ryan, a college senior, has been tormented by recurring nightmares and overwhelming guilt ever since his sister Amy mysteriously disappeared eight years earlier after playing the infamous "Bloody Mary" game. The traumatic event has left Ryan emotionally scarred, struggling to move forward with his life. His girlfriend, Rachelle, concerned about his deteriorating mental state, turns to Father O'Neal, a priest and former professor of Ryan's, for help. Father O'Neal, who also has expertise in archaeology, agrees to assist in uncovering the truth behind Amy's disappearance.
As they investigate, Ryan and Father O'Neal delve deeper into the dark and chilling legend of Bloody Mary, a vengeful spirit said to be summoned by chanting her name in front of a mirror. Their search for answers leads them to disturbing revelations about the origins of the myth and its connection to Amy's fate. Along the way, they encounter eerie supernatural occurrences, cryptic clues, and unsettling truths that force Ryan to confront his fears and guilt head-on.
The journey becomes a race against time as the malevolent force of Bloody Mary begins to manifest more aggressively, threatening not only Ryan but also those around him. With the line between reality and nightmare blurring, Ryan must face the horrifying entity and uncover the secrets of the past to put an end to the curse and find closure for his sister's disappearance.
Cast
- Paul Preiss as Ryan
- Nicole Aiken as Nicole
- Caitlin Wachs as Mary Worth
- Robert J. Locke as Father O'Neal
- Brittany Miller as Jenny
- Rachel Taylor as Amy
- Irina Costa as Rachelle
- Stephen Macht as Magistrate
- Cooper Campbell as Claire
- Joseph Domingo as Detective Romano
- Elissa Dowling as Mary Winters
- Dean O'Gorman as Reverend Whittaker
- Chris Blasman as Rev. Samuel Blake
- Kristen Dalto as Maggie
- Joseph Battaglia as Young Ryan
- Lauren Phillips as Ashley
- Joe Hendrick as Roommate
- Randy Mulkey as Governor Holbrook
- Matt Huhn as Governor's Assistant
- Sandi Tucker as Girlfriend (credited as Sandra Tucker)
- Mike Nelson as Construction Worker
- Jackie Kreisler as Mary Worth Corpse
- Gabriella Lamb as Maggie's Mother
- Frank Iatarola as Teacher
- LeLand Washington as Robertson
Critical reception
The film has received negative reviews. Tom Becker of the DVD Verdict said, "The film is guilty of being a bloody bore. The accused are sentenced to stand in front of a mirror chanting, "I believe in Ed Wood," until they learn that bad movies can be entertaining, too".[1] Eat Horror panned the film stating, "This is a muddled story with plot holes aplenty and terrible acting even by low budget horror standards. The direction is all over the place with too many hand-held shots and the meager effects are cheap and terrible. You would think the Bloody Mary story would eventually spawn a decent horror film but this isn't it".[2] Home Theater Info rated B+ giving 7 out of 10.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Becker, Tom. "DVD Verdict Review - The Legend Of Bloody Mary". DVD Verdict.com. Tom Becker. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ "The Legend of Bloody Mary". EatHorror.com. EatHorror. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ "The Legend of Bloody Mary". hometheaterinfo.com. Retrieved 27 April 2015.