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I absolutely loved the movie despite some predictable elements. But the acting is phenomenal. George Mackay just lives the character of Jack, its hard not to shed tears for him, feel his anxieties and emotions. It mainly deals with the trauma and challenges kids have to face when a parent is extremely abusive. Even if they find a way to escape the situation, the societal laws and challenges make it difficult to survive. Jack is the protector of his 3 siblings from his abusive father and society which wants to separate them as his mother has died. The whole movie is on Jack's fight for survival which at one point threatens his existence. The 3 other kids were fantastic and Anya Taylor Joy is again perfect as Jack's girlfriend who loves him unconditionally.

However if you are easily disturbed and are in a low mood, please avoid as it does affect you.

This was a really nice hidden gem, why have I never heard of this before?!

It was a bit of a slow burn to begin with but it was more so just exposition that was still intriguing. By the third act it was an instant banger, loved the multiple twists, was not expecting most of it.

The acting was solid across the board. It was very well cast and as an ensemble I thought they did great.

I could have done with a bit more horror/ spook, and the ending was a little corny but I still liked it. Weirdly enough this is kinda a... feel good horror? I know, that sounds ridiculous. Lol Idk how this isn't more well known or maybe I've been living under a rock but I would definitely recommend.

Right from the start I was reminded of the 1967 film Our Mother's House, which featured strange kids dealing with strange situations and even stranger parents. The similarities remain, but the tone of this film is much different, starting off as a slow, almost idyllic dream and veering off into a nightmare. In fact, it's almost too slow at the beginning, and deceptively so, since once the real story begins to be told, it picks up speed and never stops moving. You'll also guess the twist early on, then you'll have to guess again, and then guess again, but guessing and being wrong a couple of times is a lot better than guessing and being right the first time. The horror elements are refreshingly not slash and dash slice and dice gore galore, but more of the growing dread variety, so despite the feeling of familiarity and the slow start, this movie is worth seeing.

If you haven't seen WHERE THE LILIES BLOOM, see it first, and follow up with MARROWBONE. The only glitch is that there was no U.S. homeschooling in 1969, when the story is set, yet homeschooling is mentioned. Other than that, this isn't a film you haven't seen before, with or without its non-Gothic predecessor mentioned above and in the title of this review, but it is a film that you won't mind seeing again. The twists are usual, but, fans of the classic slow-burn, there are NO jump scares. No, not one. And that, for me at least, is what sets the films apart from the B-flicks.

When your house has covered mirrors, dark hallways, and creepy noises at night, you've got a problem. No smart home tech to turn on the lights here-just an atmosphere that would make Tim Burton jealous. The Marrowbone house is a character in its own right, sweating death through every wall.

Four kids hide their mother's death to avoid being split up by social services. But the real Battle Royale is against their own demons. The first hour pulls you into their fragile world, where every interaction feels like it could crack under the weight of family secrets. And when things go off the rails, it hits you like a critical hit in an RPG.

Sergio G. Sánchez understands what mainstream horror directors often forget: you don't need a blaring car alarm to make people jump. The chills here creep in slowly, like an icy hand sliding down your neck. The monster doesn't pop up every five minutes to do a jump scare routine. Every appearance is an event, like finding a hidden boss in a video game.

George MacKay, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Mia Goth aren't just there for decoration. Their characters have depth-a rarity in modern horror films. Jack, the eldest, carries the weight of the family on his shoulders like Kratos wields his axe, and every glance from Taylor-Joy hints at secrets you're not ready to hear.

Sure, you see the twist coming like a truck speeding down a straight road. But it doesn't matter. The way it's delivered is what leaves a mark. Even if you've already guessed it, the film manages to knock the wind out of you with its pacing, direction, and tension buildup.

Marrowbone is what horror cinema should always be: smart, well-crafted, and free from commercial gimmicks. It's a film that doesn't treat you like an idiot, using classic horror tropes with just the right touch of melodrama. A pure cinematic experience for those who want chills without turning off their brain.

I have watched this movie with zero expectations, If i'm honest I was just looking for an ok movie to watch on a Saturday night, but this movie was a lot more of that. To begin with the plot kept me in the edge of my seat during the whole movie, also it has an amazing set of characters that were brightly played by all the actors/actresses despite, in some cases, the young age. This is an unforgettable movie that will make your eyes go wet. I will totally recommend this movie.

Marrowbone is best described as horror drama movie. Although the twist in the end has been used in many other movies, but the story is such beautiful one. I like all the characters in it, Jack, Bill, Sam, the sister (her name I forgot), Allie, Tom, the father & the mother, their acting are very convincing. The scenery in the small town / village is so adorable (I live in the city, as city can be boring sometimes, so maybe this movie is my weekend getaway) too.

Whoever the director is, at least she/he is smart enough to tell a story which doesn't need lots of CGI (compared to ugly Justice League -> bad story & too much cheap CGI), but always rely on the power of the characters & the plot.

On the one hand its beautifully made the cinematography, direction acting and sound design is great.

Where the movie is let down sadly is a frankly underdeveloped story which fizzles out after the predictable tweest at the end that would make M Night Shamaylan blush.

Is it worth a watch? Absolutely if you liked the Orphanage and want a bit of a different horror movie thats more of a slow boil then a balls to the wall action horror movie like the over rated It remake.

The ending isnt the weakest part of the movie by the way its the twist before it, the ending itself is charming and quite nice but as other reviewers have said it is a definite weak point of the story.

The finale, not only ruins a fairly enjoyable and suspenseful movie, but gives a really wrong message. MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES SHOULD BE FOLLOWED BY SPECIALISTS AND LOVE CANNOT CURE A DISEASE. Mental health awareness out there. Be safe people

Many horror movies like using a similiar constellation. An outcast house, scenes in the dark and some kind of monster. This is also the case on this one.

But in this movie things aren't as the camera tells us. I was in fact really suprised by the plot twists this movie takes and I think they did fit well with the story.

The actors were great and so is the directing! The timing on some scenes is fantastic!

This enjoyable and interesting horror movie deals with a beloved mother : Nicole Harrison , a young man : George McKay and his three younger brothers : Mia Goth as the second oldest sibling, Charlie Holden as the third oldest and Mathew Stags as the younger, al of them decide to escape from a previous location and move to a far, detached mansion in the countryside. But this abandoned place is not what it seems, as it holds a terrible secret between its walls . There the brothers fear to be separated and that's why they keep a hidden dark event in order to remain get together. Along the way the oldest brother falls in love for a young girl : Anya Taylor-Joy . Then they attempt to protect themselves when they are plagued by a creepy presence who sunddenly shows up at home.

A nice Spanish horror movie with terror , scary deeds, thrills, chills and a peculiar love story. An eerie, horrifying film with sinister happenings in which a family hides a ghastly secret into a sprawling manor. This is a decent horror movie with decent international cast and an awesome technician team . As it displays a colorful and evocative cinematography by Xavi Gimenez who has photographed notorious films such as Red Lights, Libertador, Agora, Transsiberian , The Machinist and Intacto. Being shot on gorgeous locations in Asturias, and Tarrassa, Barcelona, Spain . It packs a frightening and suspenseful musical score from Fernando Velazquez who has composed successes as Crimson Peak, The Orphange, The impossible, Sanctuary, Mama, Out of the dark ,Zipi and Zape, Legado en huesos, Hercules , 8 Apellidos Vascos, among others.

The motion picture well produced by the prestigious Jose Antonio Bayona and Belén Atienza was competently directed by Sergio G. Sanchez. He is an important writer/filmmaker who wrote The orphanage and The impossible for J. A. Bayona, being this Marrowbone his film debut. Rating 7.5/10. Better than average. Well worth watching. Essential and indispensable seeing for horror movie fans.

After watching this movie I walked around for days thinking about how moved I was for the members of this family, in particular Jack, for reasons I won't reveal. This movie was very moving and touched me deeply. It is also frightening, tense, and had me on the edge of my seat. The writers, director and actors successfully made a film which had me re thinking some of the events and feeling deep empathy for it's characters. Very well done!

Marrowbone came out in July 2018 here in Ireland and hasn't made much of a reaction to audeinces or horror fans, but i still saw it despite it being pretty unpopular,, aaaaaaand?..Marrowbone is not my favourite nor worst horror film of 2018, like Slender Man, its just average. I personally liked Slender Man more while although this film did have some beautiful cinematography and good acting from Charlie Heaton, Mia Goth and Anya Taylor Joy, the film was really pretty boring. Marrowbone, I'd watch once, not again.

A very well written beautifully executed film. From start to finish each character was intricate and relevant to the story's plot. Lite hearted and deep in a way that broken things have value without being emo. I loved the ending it was perfect and satisfying.

I watched this because it was classified as horror, and with horror, I was anticipating suspense. This film is not like that, but it is still a worthwhile watch.

The film is about 4 siblings who vow to be together, and a kind girl who becomes their friend. They had a series of traumatic experiences, and more still to come. You'll care for the characters and root for their happiness. They were written well and portrayed finely by the actors.

I came into this film knowing it was a horror film-plenty of suspense and mystery, faster pacing-and though there are elements of that, overall I was unsatisfied as a horror fan. Halfway through the film, I admit I felt bored, but I cared for the characters that I wanted to know what happened to them next. They are one of the most traumatized characters I've watched in a fictional film. And what's alarming is there's probably people like them in the real world.

This film is not for a horror fan looking for suspense(as I was when I watched it). I won't recommend it to a horror fan unless they want a drama film with just bits of horror. But as a film, in its entirety, it's good.

The summary of the movie made it sound like a family struggling to come to terms with great suffering and loss.

However, within 30 - 40 minutes, very obvious clues for the ending began to crop up and the film just started to drag. Nothing really interesting happens and the ending was very lame, in my opinion.