![]() ![]() Last year I raved about an independent film called Winter's Bone. The editing of scenes between these two worlds in outstanding and serve to keep the viewer glued to the screen. ![]() We also see how she bonds with the other women at the farm house, and ends up in a situation that seems to snap her out just enough so she finds the strength to leave. We see how Patrick, the quietly charismatic leader, sings her a song and steals her heart. We don't get much back story but it's obvious she was "ripe" for cult world when she was chosen. ![]() The cinematic toggling between today and moments of time at the cult farm house leads the viewer right into the confused mind of Martha. The genius of this film is in the story telling. This seemingly normal yuppie couple is trying to do right by Martha, but the fits of paranoia, outbursts of anger, and societal goofs are just too much for them. The sister is played very well by Sarah Paulson, and her husband is Hugh Dancy (so very good in Adam). Settling in to the lake house with big sis and new brother-in-law, it becomes quite obvious that Martha doesn't know how to fit in society and has absolutely no interest in discussing her recent past. Martha sneaks out early one morning and places a panic call to her older sister, whom she hasn't communicated with in two years. In the Q&A, Durkin states he did much research and found the most fascinating story to be that of a cult escapee and what she went through during her first three weeks of freedom. Durkin takes the film in a much different and very creative direction by concentrating on what happens to Martha (Olsen) after she escapes the cult. There are many similarities to the Manson-family story of which much has been published, but Mr. ![]() On the surface, this sounds like just another movie peeking inside a creepy cult that brainwashes, and psychologically and physically abuses women, and is led by a charismatic (and creepy) religious style figure-head. After attending a screening last evening, I find myself at a loss to adequately describe not just her stunning turn, but also this unusual film from writer/director Sean Durkin. This one has been on my radar since the Sundance Festival and all the raves about Elizabeth Olsen's performance. ![]()
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