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After an initial at-home release on Letterboxd Home Video, Marama, the Māori gothic horror film from director Taratoa Stappard, is available to stream on AppleTV+ and Prime Video. Starring Ariāna Osborne, Toby Stephens, and Umi Meyers, I had the opportunity to see it during SIFF here in Seattle and found it totally satisfying anti-colonial horror. And I can’t wait to watch it again to really soak in the performances.
Synopsis:
1859, North Yorkshire. When young Māori woman Mary arrives from New Zealand, she’s trapped as governess to a wealthy whaler’s granddaughter. Living among her ancestors’ stolen artefacts, she uncovers Sir Cole’s horrific crimes. Embracing her Matakite powers, Mary becomes Mārama and must save Anne and avenge her family by destroying him.
Check out the trailer and get it on AppleTV+, or Prime Video, buy for $12.99 or rent for $6.99.