Mercy Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Grandma just wants to live forever and makes a deal with a demon, but nobody reads the fine print, so now everyone’s having a bad time.

🍿 Mercy: Detailed Plot Synopsis

A Family Returns Home

Rebecca, a single mother, moves back to her childhood home in rural West Virginia with her two sons, George and Buddy. They’re returning to care for Rebecca’s ailing mother, Mercy, who has suffered a stroke. George, the younger son, has a special bond with his grandmother, while Buddy is more skeptical and pragmatic.

Strange Occurrences

As Mercy’s health deteriorates, strange events begin to plague the family. George witnesses unsettling visions and hears whispers, and Mercy’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic. He discovers a mysterious, old book hidden in the house, filled with cryptic symbols and incantations. Rebecca dismisses these incidents as stress and the effects of Mercy’s illness.

The Truth Revealed

George learns the horrifying truth about his grandmother’s past. Mercy made a pact with a dark entity to gain her desires, including bearing children after being unable to conceive. This entity, Hastur, demands a sacrifice to maintain the bargain. George realizes he is the intended sacrifice, chosen due to his close connection with Mercy.

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🎬 Cast & Characters

• Rebecca (Frances O’Connor): A single mother who moves back home with her sons to care for her ailing mother, Mercy.
• Mercy (Shirley Knight): The grandmother with mystical powers and a dark secret from her past.
• George (Chandler Riggs): Mercy’s favorite grandson who discovers the truth about her and her powers.
• Buddy (Joel Courtney): George’s older brother who is skeptical about Mercy’s supposed illness.
• Jim Swann (Dylan McDermott): A neighbor who becomes involved with Rebecca and her family.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Mercy: “Hastur… Hastur will protect us.” – Repeatedly says this phrase, showing connection to occult forces.
• Uncle Lanning: “Some things are better left buried.” – Advises against meddling with the family’s dark secrets and Mercy’s past.
• George: “I love you, Gramma.” – George is mind controlled by the demon, which makes him say those words.

💰Box Office

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💥 Mercy Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so I went into this expecting cheesy horror, but it had some seriously creepy moments! Shirley Knight as Mercy was truly unsettling. The whole vibe of this movie is just weird, like something is always lurking. There were parts where I was genuinely creeped out, especially when George starts seeing that girl. It might not be a masterpiece, but it was a fun watch!

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of Stephen King adaptations”
  • “Viewers interested in supernatural horror”
  • “Those who enjoy slow-burn, atmospheric horror films”
  • “People familiar with Lovecraftian themes and mythology”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Supernatural horror themes”
  • “Occult references”
  • “Disturbing images”
  • “Some violence”
  • “Thematic elements involving death and sacrifice”

Professional Reviews

• IMDB: “Mercy offers a chilling performance by Shirley Knight as the titular grandma. While the plot suffers from incoherence and relies on cheap scares, the eerie atmosphere and Knight’s unsettling portrayal create a memorable horror experience. If you enjoy folk horror with Lovecraftian undertones, this is for you!
• IMDB: “Mercy, while not exceptional, remains watchable. Chandler Riggs delivers a better performance than on Walking Dead, and Shirley Knight is incredibly creepy as Mercy, the potentially possessed grandmother. The film builds suspense and provides a sinister quality, it’s worth it as a straight-to-internet release.

Audience Reactions

Shirley Knight’s performance as Mercy was both captivating and chilling.: Viewers appreciated the film’s atmospheric tension and Shirley Knight’s performance.

The acting was good and Chandler Riggs did a good job as George: People enjoyed watching the film and found it suspenseful and better than some of the garbage out there.

Overall Consensus: While flawed, ‘Mercy’ offers an eerie and unsettling experience with Shirley Knight’s performance as the grandmother being a standout.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Mercy is based on Stephen King’s short story ‘Gramma’ from the Skeleton Crew collection.”
• “The movie was filmed in Los Angeles, California.”
• “This was one of the final film roles for veteran actor Eddie Jones.”

🖥️ How to Watch Mercy?

Currently, ‘Mercy’ is not widely available on major streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime. However, you may be able to find it for rent or purchase on platforms such as Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies, or Vudu. Check your local cable provider’s on-demand options as well.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Mercy, you might like these similar films:

• Pet Sematary (1989): Both explore the horror of dealing with deceased loved ones and supernatural forces.
• The Skeleton Key (2005): Deals with Hoodoo and New Orleans witchcraft.
• The Visit (2015): Grandparents behaving in a strange and dangerous way
• Hereditary (2018): Focuses on inherited evil and family curses with a supernatural element.

🛒 Mercy Related Products

• Stephen King’s Skeleton Crew: The original collection of short stories featuring ‘Gramma,’ the basis for the movie ‘Mercy.’ A must-have for Stephen King fans and horror enthusiasts alike.
• Cthulhu Mythos Encyclopedia: A comprehensive guide to the Cthulhu Mythos referenced in ‘Mercy.’ Explore Hastur, the Old Ones, and the dark secrets of Lovecraftian horror.
• Mercy Fan T-Shirt: Show your love for the creepy grandmother with this unique ‘Mercy’ themed T-shirt. Features a stylized graphic of Shirley Knight as Mercy with a quote from the movie.
• Necronomicon: Beautifully crafted prop replica of the mythical Necronomicon. A perfect addition to your horror collection. Display it proudly and invoke a sense of mystery in your home.

🎧 Soundtrack

Mercy features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Mercy Main Theme” – performed by Reza Safinia
• “Basement Ritual” – performed by Reza Safinia

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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