
Mārama
A Māori gothic story of retribution.
Directed by Taratoa Stappard
Produced by Sweetshop & Green, Vendetta Films
A dark, atmospheric gothic tale rooted in colonial trauma and Māori spiritual reckoning, where a woman confronts inherited horror and seeks retribution.
1859. When a young Māori woman is summoned from New Zealand to North Yorkshire, she uncovers her horrific colonial heritage and is compelled to confront and destroy the titled Englishman who devastated her family.
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Questions people ask
Is Mārama sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Mārama scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Mārama violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Mārama easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does Mārama end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Mārama
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mārama
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mārama, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mārama, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mārama, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































