Darlin'

A grim, unsettling horror film that mixes feral brutality with religious hypocrisy, offering a tense and thought-provoking experience.

Directed by

Pollyanna McIntosh

Genres

Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Starring

Lauryn Canny, Bryan Batt, Nora-Jane Noone

Tagline

Don't mess with mother's nature.

Overview

Found at a Catholic hospital filthy and ferocious, feral teenager Darlin’ is whisked off to a care home run by The Bishop and his obedient nuns, where she’s to be rehabilitated into a "good girl" as an example of the miraculous work of the church. But Darlin’ holds a secret darker than the "sins" she is threatened with, and she is not traveling alone. The Woman who raised her, equally fierce and feral, is ever present in the shadows of Darlin’s psyche and is determined to come for her no matter who tries to get in her way.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, tense and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Trauma, isolation, faith, identity

Content

Strong violence, gore and sexual content. Mild language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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