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Mercy

Mercy

October 7, 2014· 1h 18m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score4.6

A single mom and her two boys help take care of their grandmother with mystical powers.

Critics Sentiment

Critics4.6
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14 reviews·Last updated 19d ago
Peak Moment

George and family arrive to care for grandmother Mercy

6.2at 4m
Lowest Moment

Final confrontation occurs between George and supernatural forces

3.5at 1h 08m
Biggest Swing

The film drops significantly from its promising opening setup to a widely criticized climax that reviewers found laughable and unconvincing.

Mercy starts with modest promise thanks to its Stephen King source material and creepy atmosphere, but steadily declines as reviewers found the plot confusing, performances flat, and Lovecraftian elements wasted. The film reaches its lowest point during a climax that critics deemed unconvincing and poorly executed, leaving audiences confused about basic plot elements.

14 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb
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George and family arrive to care for grandmother Mercy⬆ Peak moment
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Grandmother Mercy displays violent and mystical behavior patterns
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George emerges as Mercy's favorite grandson with unique bond
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Lovecraftian deity Hastur and occult elements are introduced
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Dylan McDermott's character Jim Swann enters the story
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George faces threats and discovers truth about grandmother's powers
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Final confrontation occurs between George and supernatural forces⬇ Lowest moment
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Story concludes with George's fate and family situation resolved
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