Mercy Black
A woman is sent to a mental institution after stabbing her classmate in an attempt to conjure an evil spirit called, Mercy Black. Fifteen years later she's released, and must save her nephew, who has become obsessed with the phenomenon.
Critics Sentiment
The librarian is revealed as Lily Bellows the intended sacrifice
Bryce becomes increasingly disturbed at school saying she told him
The film recovers from its slowest middle section when Lily's identity is revealed as the intended sacrifice victim.
Mercy Black starts strong with an effective premise and opening but suffers from pacing issues and predictable horror tropes in the middle act. The film rebounds with a clever twist revelation before settling into a mixed but competent conclusion that divides critics on its execution.
Full cast
Daniella Pineda
Marina
Austin Amelio
Will
Elle LaMont
Alice
Lee Eddy
Mrs. Bellows
Miles Emmons
Bryce
Janeane Garofalo
Dr. Ward
Sophianna Smith
Young Rebecca
Jamy Lentz
Young Marina
Elke Boucher-Depew
Young Lily
Dylan Gage
Sam
Rochelle Robinson
Mrs. Cline
Jessie Tilton
Rebecca Cline
Troy Hogan
Officer Hamilton
Patrick Lescarbeau
Police officer
Crew
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