The read
Audiences rate it 27 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 16m.
Synopsis
Inspired by the book of the same name, film-maker James Marsh relays a tale of tragedy, murder and mayhem that erupted behind the respectable facade of Black River Falls, Wisconsin in the 19th century.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic40/100
Audiences rate it 27 points higher than critics do.
29 audience votes
Key crew
- James MarshWriter
- James MarshDirector
Cast
- Ian HolmNarrator (voice)
- Marcus MonroeYoung Anderson
- Marilyn WhitePauline L'Allemand
- John BaltesUndertaker
- Molly Nikki AndersonMrs. Larson
- Brittany HaydockBaptized Girl
- Eddie KunzAbandoned Boy
- Steven StrobelUnion Man
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookwisconsin19th century