Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- eerie
- brooding
- foreboding
- dark night viewing
- gothic horror marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film is explicitly identified as a Māori Gothic revenge horror, distinguishing its horror tradition from standard British Gothic treatments.
The revenge story is explicitly set in Victorian England in 1859, making period power structures part of its dramatic identity.
The supplied plot defines the film as both a revenge horror and a mystery, linking the search for answers to a demand for retribution.
Films like Mārama, and why
Crimson Peak
period gothic horror, oppressive atmosphere, and supernatural mystery
The Nightingale
historical horror, revenge-driven trauma, and bleak gothic dread
The Witch
period folk-gothic horror, psychological unease, and escalating isolation
Movie Details
- Director
- Taratoa Stappard
- Release Date
- 2026-04-17
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (42)
Cast
- Ariāna Osborne
- Toby Stephens
- Umi Myers
- Erroll Shand
- Jordan Mooney
- Evelyn Towersy
- Mihi Te Rauhi Daniels
- Turia Schmidt-Peke
- Elliot Blakely
- Jonno Roberts
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Shudder
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mārama about?
- In Victorian England, a Māori Gothic mystery turns a woman’s pursuit of retribution into an atmosphere of dread, secrecy, and historical unease.
- What is Mārama like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mārama as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Mārama violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Mārama as moderate.
- Which films are like Mārama?
- Films with a similar feel include Crimson Peak, The Nightingale, and The Witch.
- How long is Mārama?
- Mārama runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mārama?
- In United States, Mārama streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Shudder.
