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tonight's feature: The Last Thing Mary Saw (2021) on Shudder
The Last Thing Mary Saw was light on the scares but thick with creepy atmosphere and uncomfortable tension. Set in a New England Puritan community in 1843, it's a tale of forbidden love between *gasp* two young girls. The absurdly religious family repeatedly punish the girls, to no avail. The father thinks it's his fault, the mom wants more punishment and grandma is a terrifying old crone. The girls hatch a plan that brings terrible consequences.
I really enjoyed this story, the performances and the pacing. A little spooky tale for Halloween season, just without all the blood and whistles. 8 cups of poisoned tea out of 10.
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