9 LIVES OF MARA Reviews

"9 LIVES OF MARA is a haunting, unforgottable film--one of those rare films that have the depth, texture, and richness of a great literary work. Acting, screenplay, and cinematography are impeccable. And best of all, it is very, very scary--and after all, isn't that why we go to see a horror film?" - S.T. Joshi, renowned author

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"An atmospheric weird tale that should be coveted by lovers of intelligent supernatural horror." - Andrew Migliore, founder & director of the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival

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"With Shakespearian plot twists, Lovecraftian influences, film noir visualizations and Grimm characters, 9 LIVES OF MARA is a must see." - Shane Morton, IndieExpress.com

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"By turns subtle, beguiling, intriguing, baffling, [the film] digs its claws in like some demonic lover and refuses to let go even when the credits roll.

"Put this one to the top of your 'movies to watch' list." - D3ranged3d.com

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Very accomplished.... The lighting, editing, direction, camera angles, and acting were all well above par.... Chad Donella (FINAL DESTINATION) performed well in the role. Stunning Pollyanna McIntosh...has quite a presence. She is mesmerizing here.

"Overall, this [is] a beautifully shot film.” - Molly Celaschi, HorrorYearBook.com

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“Fairy-tale like quality…along the lines of Dario Argento…SUSPIRIA. Unbelievably well made…completely different from any other independent films.

"I was really impressed with it.” - CK, Deadpit.com

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"Kumar did such a beautiful job of bringing his work to film on 35mm.... [His] direction was just perfection.... The film is intense...scary...emotional...everything I want in a film if it is not going to have gallons of gore....

" 4 stars...one of the best independent features of 2007.” - Tim Gross, BastardsOfHorror.com