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Mārama
Orphaned in New Zealand, Mary “Mārama” Stevens travels to 1859 Yorkshire after receiving a cryptic letter about her parents and Whakapapa. Hired as a governess at a remote manor, she soon realises the house holds secrets that may threaten her very identity and force her to confront her past.
Director
Taratoa Stappard
Actors
Ariāna Osborne • Toby Stephens • Umi Myers • Errol Shand • Jordan Mooney
1h 29m • Rated RP16 • Horror, Drama, Gothic • Aotearoa/NZ, UK
In English and Māori with Eng subs
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Mārama
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What makes Mārama so compelling is its grounded emotional core set against the sweeping tension of the unknown. Ariāna Osborne brings depth and presence to Mary’s journey, while Taratoa Stappard’s direction ensures every visual and ambient moment serves the story. It’s a horror that respects its characters and their search for belonging, inviting audiences into a uniquely textured world where heritage and the uncanny collide in haunting, unforgettable ways.
Film Notes
A Gothic, atmospheric tale of identity, ancestry and the mysteries that haunt us.
Mārama unfolds as a bold and evocative gothic horror that blends cultural resonance with creeping dread. When Mary arrives at Hawkser Manor in search of her roots, the eerie surroundings and unsettling welcome hint that truth and terror may be entwined. The story’s slow, immersive build allows the unsettling landscape, supernatural whispers and personal history to coalesce into a narrative that feels both intimate and uncanny.