[12], 2019 film directed by Małgorzata Szumowska, "TrustNordisk boards Małgorzata Szumowska's 'The Other Lamb' (exclusive)", "Toronto Film Festival: 'Joker,' 'Ford v Ferrari,' 'Hustlers' Among Big Premieres", "IFC Picks Up North American Rights To TIFF Horror 'The Other Lamb' With Raffey Cassidy, Michiel Huisman & Denise Gough", "MUBI buys UK rights for 'The Other Lamb' (exclusive)", "IFC Midnight Sacrifices 'The Other Lamb' This April", "Weekend Domestic Chart for April 17, 2020", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Other_Lamb&oldid=1011078681, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 8 March 2021, at 22:16. HD. The Other Man. HD. I found the story interesing, the plot kept me hooked and I enjoyed every revelation that we learn as the story continues. 2016 97m Movie. Principal photography began that same month in County Wicklow, Ireland. The next morning, the sisters awake to find the wives missing. The Selah of “The Other Lamb” acts as a more subversive kind of interrupter. Malgorzata Szumowska’s “The Other Lamb” opens with a number of tell-tale signs that something is not quite right. When Selah has her first period, she must stay in isolation with Sarah because menstruation makes her "unclean". Directed by Malgorzata Szumowska. Starring. They go to the lake to find the Shepherd kneeling near the wives' robes. He is the group's guardian, teacher, and lover. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Available on iTunes, Hulu For her entire life, the cult she was born into has been all that teenage Selah (Raffey Cassidy) has known. The Other Lamb (2019) directed by Małgorzata Szumowska • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd. Possessor follows an agent who works for a secretive organization that uses brain-implant technology to inhabit other people's bodies - ultimately driving them to commit assassinations for high-paying clients. Selah is pure in faith, but also dangerously headstrong. A soon-to-be stepmom is snowed in with her fiancé's two children at a remote holiday village. The Other Lamb is a 2019 horror film directed by Małgorzata Szumowska and written by C.S. The Other Lamb is an Instagram story, a sequence of hotspot photoshoots edited into a barely coherent stream of consciousness. The onset of puberty brings with it harsh new rituals, and her first shocking glimpse of what happens to Shepherd's women as they age. The Other Lamb is a psychological thriller delving into an all-female cult known as the Flock in what seems to be a rural part of America in the early 20th century. As her husband and his family tighten their control over her life, she must confront the dark secret behind her new obsession. There's both emotional and physical violence against women. [10], On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 75% based on reviews from 105 critics, with an average rating of 6.80/10. He actually places his fingers down her throat and chokes her, the same thing he did the Cursed Wife, as a mark of silence, letting them know only he allows them the freedom to think and speak. 16+ COMMON SENSE Thin but effective, violent story about all-female cult. The Other Lamb Drama • Horror • Movie • 2019 A young woman born into an all-female cult begins to question the teachings of her le... more Stream thousands of shows and movies, with plans starting at … A daughter, mother and grandmother are haunted by a manifestation of dementia that consumes their family's home. It stars Raffey Cassidy, Michiel Huisman, and Denise Gough. The Other Lamb is a mix of some of the best recent psychological thrillers and horror movies. I'll be on the … View production, box office, & company info. The Other Lamb - Official Trailer I HD I IFC Midnight [1][5] Shortly after, IFC Midnight and Mubi acquired US and UK distribution rights to the film, respectively. Amy thinks she's dying tomorrow...and it's contagious. Selah is pure in faith, but also dangerously headstrong. Other Music. They also discover the Shepherd's dead body suspended between two trees, a pair of ram's horns placed on his head. Shepherd summons Selah for a night of passion but she no longer wants to lose her virginity to him. Instead, she returns with blood-stained hands and … While women and girls in prairie dresses and uniformly braided hair attend to daily chores around a remote camp in a picturesque forest, they are all singing the same hymn under the watchful painted image of their cult leader. After the funeral, Sarah tells Selah that she is leaving with the baby. The blind faith of a teenager begins to waver in Malgorzata Szumowska’s visionary tale about an all-female religious sect. Whether it's worth watching is entirely wrapped up in whether you think the payoff made it worthwhile. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. HD. The Other Lamb. I found the story interesing, the plot kept me hooked and I enjoyed every revelation that we learn as the story continues. [8][9], By the third week of its release, it was the third-highest grossing film in the United States with box office returns of $265 and $4,825 total. The commune's run by a male leader, Shepherd (Michael Huisman), a Jesus-like figure who holds sermons, and as the film proceeds, beds various women as part of a rite of passage. Their self-sufficient community possesses no modern technology, and is hidden away in the woods, far from modern civilization. Not all shepherds are goodly guides, and some sheep will not be corralled. The Other Lamb, the English-language debut of Polish director Malgorzata Szumowska (Elles), unfolds almost entirely from Selah’s perspective, blinkered until it isn’t. 2019 83m Movie. "The Other Lamb" is a revenge/female empowerment fable, a story about a Shepherd and his flock, or, in other words, a self-proclaimed narcissistic Messiah (played by Michiel Huisman) who's been devoting his life to creating a cult where he can be the only man, with multiple wives and daughters. The Other Sister. Each of the many female members of the group is either his wife or daughter. They're gamy, packed with more flavor than pork or beef, and plenty fatty, and yet they're small enough that their impact doesn't overstay its welcome. Raffey Cassidy; Michiel Huisman; Denise Gough; An IFC Midnight Release | Apr 3rd, 2020 | 97 MINS | NR. Trailer. With Raffey Cassidy, Michiel Huisman, Denise Gough, Ailbhe Cowley. Just as relations begin to thaw between the trio, some strange and frightening events take place. This FAQ is empty. The so-called “Shepherd” sends Selah (Raffey Cassidy) to the hills to deliver a newborn lamb. The website's critics consensus reads "Smartly directed by Malgorzata Szumowska, The Other Lamb uses a young woman's coming-of-age story to explore the powerful hold cults can have on their followers. [4], The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2019. He tells them that the wives have ascended into a new life. 2010 107m Movie. The Other Lamb is a haunting tale that follows a young woman, raised in a repressive cult led by a charismatic patriarch, who grows skeptical of his leadership after a supernatural event and begins to challenge his teachings.. Raffey Cassidy (Vox Lux), Michiel Huisman (The Haunting Of Hill House) and Irish actor Denise Gough (Colette) star in the lead roles. They may be forgotten more often than not, lost in the great shadows cast by the ribs of Day 1 and Day 2, but they have a place too. The Other Lamb. Sarah tells Selah that her mother did not die in childbirth, but rather caught an infection and died because the Shepherd would not let her seek medical attention. She fantasizes about the sisters killing the Shepherd. Images from The Other Lamb (Malgorzata Szumowska, 2020) The French proto-absurdist Alfred Jarry famously set his 1896 play Ubu Roi “in Poland—in other words, nowhere.” The Other Lamb, the latest film by Polish director Malgorzata Szumowska, appears to take place anywhere but Poland. The strenuous hike causes one of the wives to go into premature labor, and she dies in childbirth. Sarah reveals that it was a boy and the Shepherd wanted to leave it because "there can only be one ram in a flock". Other People. The Other Wife. 1972 108m Movie. She was raised as a daughter of Shepherd, but it is only a matter of time before she also stands to become a wife. Become a Member and support film journalism. Add the first question. Use the HTML below. HD. The onset of puberty brings with it harsh new rituals, and her first shocking glimpse of what happens to Shepherd's women as they age. The next morning, though, the older wives are missing. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. During the arduous journey, Selah begins to doubt the Shepherd's judgement. Unlock access to all of Film Inquiry`s great articles. The sister's faith has been shaken by the journey, but the Shepherd rebaptizes everyone. McMullen. Their self-sufficient community possesses no modern technology, and is hidden away in the woods, far from modern civilization. The Shepherd had told them that the baby had to be left behind because it was "born wrong". Was this review helpful to you? The movie looks very nice with lots of shots of wilderness and such. Does content like this matter to you? The Other Woman. The group arrives at a valley with a large lake, which the Shepherd declares will be their new Eden. 2014 109m Movie. Critics Consensus: Smartly directed by Malgorzata Szumowska, The Other Lamb uses a young woman's coming-of-age story to explore the powerful hold cults can have on their followers. Our editors have rounded up their most anticipated horror movies of the year. As an encounter with the authorities forces the women and Shepherd to build a new Eden further inland, Selah increasingly doubts her faith, and has strange, bloody visions. Search for "The Other Lamb" on Amazon.com, Title: The women are divided into two groups, the younger Sisters, dressed in blue, and the older Wives, dressed in red. Share. Follows a pious nurse who becomes dangerously obsessed with saving the soul of her dying patient. They live in abandoned buildings in the forest and tend sheep. It does not succeed in every department but for fans of the horror genre, it is a movie that should be checked out. Each of the many female members of the group is either his wife or daughter. As she matures, Selah has become more of a focus of the Shepherd's attention. She frequently wonders about her mother, who died giving birth to her. One night, Selah overhears a police officer telling the Shepherd that they must leave. SS 1 EPS 8 TV. The crew of a West of Ireland trawler, marooned at sea, struggle for their lives against a growing parasite in their water supply. He smacks her and she hits him back. 2008 90m Movie. THE OTHER LAMB takes its sweet time to get things rolling. Life with Shepherd is the only life Selah has ever known. Review also on www.jolasbookshelf.wordpress.com This novel is an interesting take on angels - and I love a good story about them. It is a movie filled with allegories and metaphors – a movie not for everyone. As an encounter with the authorities forces the women and Shepherd to build a new Eden further inland, Selah increasingly doubts her faith, and has strange, bloody visions. The young women become concerned bu… Hunter, a newly pregnant housewife, finds herself increasingly compelled to consume dangerous objects. 1 of 1 people found this review helpful. Check out our editors' picks for the best movies and shows coming this month. The Other Lamb Some time later, police officers discover the bodies of the wives washed up on the shore of the lake. Her coming of age is marked by eerie visitations and dark, hallucinatory visions (including much sub … You may also like. The film takes a considerably long amount of time focusing on dream-like imagery and a lot of time depicting the day to day life of the cult. The Other Lamb: This is not a film designed to shake off late-Covid unease Review: Film is at the more austere end of the cult-movie spectrum Filmed on location in the Irish countryside, the film’s landscape shots are nicely captured by cinematographer Michał Englert. McMullen. It is a very slow burn with an extremely serious tone. 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