Description

Mercy 2014
1h 19m | Horror, Thriller | 7 October 2014 (USA)
Storyline:A single mom and her two boys help take care of their grandmother with mystical powers.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some bloody violence and disturbing imagesUser review:Despite its slow pace there is a solid film here with some decent performances. There are some confused plot points and it feels at time like a very complex and rich script is trying to force its way through a simplified movie, but it is certainly not without its charm.The film reads like a classic ghost story that was shackled by attempts to make it a contemporary horror film that doesn’t know who its audience actually is. There are elements of comedy mixed in which don’t gel well with the general tone and jump scares that don’t really fit either.Overall it is worth watching due to its potential, but don’t expect to be overwhelmed as somewhere along the lines most of this was squandered by the film overall throwing things against a wall and seeing what sticks.
Director: Peter Cornwell
Writers: Stephen King (short story “Gramma”), Matt Greenberg (screenplay)
Stars: Frances O’Connor, Shirley Knight, Chandler Riggs
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Also known as: La maldición de la abuela
Filming locations: Los Angeles, California, USA
IMDB Profile tt2481496