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Mercy Black is a horror movie released in 2019 directed by Owen Egerton. The movie begins with Marina Hess, a young girl, who was sent to a psychiatric facility after she and her friends had committed a horrific crime. Eighteen years after the incident, Marina is released from the facility and moves into a secluded house in the woods with her sister, Alice, to start a new life.

Marina is trying to move on from her dark past, but it's difficult to escape her haunting past as her name has become a legend in the online "creepypasta" community. It turns out that Marina and her friends had tried to summon Mercy Black, a mythical demon, and believed they had succeeded in their ritual. Mercy Black then seemingly took over the body of her friend, and Marina killed her to escape the demon's grasp.

Marina's new life starts to unravel as strange occurrences begin to happen around her new home. When her young nephew, Bryce, visits, he reveals that he has been talking with Mercy Black on his computer. Marina immediately becomes concerned and begins to investigate her past and the demon that had taken control of her friend's body.

As Marina dives deeper into her past, she discovers that her sister, Alice, had continued to teach the ritual that led to Marina's imprisonment. Marina soon realizes that she has to confront the demon again to finally put her dark past behind her.

The movie's themes explore the dangers and potential consequences of believing urban legends and the power of the internet in spreading dangerous myths. It also delves into the complex relationships between siblings and the lengths they would go to keep secrets from each other.

The main cast of the movie deliver excellent performances, bringing depth and complexity to their characters. Daniella Pineda impresses as Marina and portrays her struggles with PTSD and guilt convincingly. Austin Amelio brings a likeable charm to the role of Will, Alice's former boyfriend, who tries to protect Marina and her family at all costs. Finally, Elle LaMont is outstanding as Alice, the sister caught between loyalty to her family and her obsession with the supernatural.

The film's production values are impressive, with the movie being shot in a dark, atmospheric style reminiscent of classic horror films. The sound design is also noteworthy, effectively building tension and fear through an eerie soundtrack.

Overall, Mercy Black is a well-crafted horror film that combines elements of the supernatural with real-life horror. While it may not be the most original horror movie, it is nevertheless an engaging and satisfying watch for fans of the genre.

Mercy Black is a 2019 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.9 and a MetaScore of 48.