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Mercy

Mercy

Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.

20145.11h 18mR

Overview

A single mom and her two boys help take care of their grandmother with mystical powers.

Directed by Peter Cornwell
Written by Stephen King, Matt Greenberg
Produced by Jason Blum, McG, Mary Viola
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Top Cast

Frances O'Connor

Frances O'Connor

Rebecca

Shirley Knight

Shirley Knight

Mercy

Mark Duplass

Mark Duplass

Uncle Lanning

Chandler Riggs

Chandler Riggs

George

Joel Courtney

Joel Courtney

Buddy

Dylan McDermott

Dylan McDermott

Jim Swann

Chris Browning

Chris Browning

Frank

Amanda Walsh

Amanda Walsh

Charlotte

Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones

Pastor Gregory Luke

Hana Hayes

Hana Hayes

Girl Next Door

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Themes & Keywords

mother son relationship

About Mercy

Mercy is a thriller, horror film released in 2014 exploring themes of mother son relationship. Directed by Peter Cornwell, it stars Frances O'Connor, Shirley Knight, Mark Duplass. A single mom and her two boys help take care of their grandmother with mystical powers.

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