American Mary

American Mary

Year: 2013

Runtime: 103 min

Language: English

Directors: Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska

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A brilliant but financially struggling medical student, Mary Mason, finds herself drawn into the world of underground, illegal surgery. Seeking a way to pay her tuition, she performs a favor that leads her further into this shadowy realm where unconventional procedures and high-paying clients are the norm. As she navigates this dangerous and morally ambiguous environment, Mary’s initial curiosity transforms into a complex involvement, pushing her ethical boundaries and challenging her sense of right and wrong.

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1

Mary's Financial Struggles

As a surgical student, Mary faces immense pressure which pushes her into a difficult financial situation. To alleviate her struggles, she reluctantly begins working at a strip club, a move she initially views as a temporary fix.

Strip Club
2

The Shocking Offer

While at the strip club, Mary is approached by Billy Barker, the enigmatic owner, who presents her with an outrageous proposition. He offers her $5,000 to perform emergency surgery on a concealed patient, forcing Mary to weigh her desperation against her medical ethics.

Strip Club
3

Meeting Beatress Johnson

Mary encounters Beatress Johnson, a striking performer famous for her extreme plastic surgeries. Beatress adds another layer of complexity to Mary’s life by asking her to operate on her friend Ruby’s unusual request at a veterinary clinic.

Veterinary Clinic
4

Ruby's Disturbing Request

Ruby Realgirl, in a bizarre and unsettling situation, requests Mary to remove her genitalia and suture it into a doll-like state. Despite the ethical dilemmas surrounding this request, Mary's financial desperation propels her to accept the challenge.

Veterinary Clinic
5

Beginning Residency

After months of turmoil, Mary starts her surgical residency where her exceptional talent quickly garners attention from her peers. This seemingly bright chapter in her life, however, begins to unravel as the realities of the medical world reveal themselves.

Hospital
6

The Networking Party

At a networking party for medical professionals, Mary experiences the darker side of the medical community. She witnesses shocking behaviors and ultimately faces violence from her previously trusted teacher, Dr. Alan Grant, which shatters her dreams.

Networking Party
7

Taking Dr. Grant Hostage

Devastated by her experiences, Mary takes drastic measures against Dr. Grant, abducting him and holding him hostage in her apartment. This decision leads her down a dark path, transforming her into a figure of infamy known as 'Bloody Mary' in underground circles.

Mary's Apartment
8

The Police Investigation

As law enforcement deepens their investigation into Dr. Grant's disappearance, Mary finds herself ensnared in suspicion. Detective Dolor makes a surprise visit, revealing that her name has surfaced in connection to other women with grudges against Grant.

Mary's Apartment
9

Billy's Violent Actions

In an attempt to protect Mary from further scrutiny, Billy takes violent measures against Dr. Walsh, intensifying the chaos surrounding Mary's already precarious situation. This act further entangles her in a web of vicious consequences.

10

Escalating Violence

Mary's state deteriorates as her actions grow increasingly violent, culminating in a tragic encounter where she kills a security guard out of rage. Caught in a moral spiral, she grapples with her identity as both a victim and a perpetrator.

11

Grandmother's Death

The death of Mary’s grandmother sends her into a deeper spiral of despair. Compounded by jealousy over seeing Billy with another stripper, Mary reacts violently against the woman, further marking her descent into chaos.

12

Paranoia and Revenge

As police attention grows sharper, Mary becomes consumed by paranoia, fearing her hidden past will be uncovered. The situation escalates when Ruby's husband, enraged by her transformation, seeks vengeance against Mary, leading to a confrontation.

Mary's Home
13

The Final Confrontation

In a tragic climax, Mary faces off against Ruby’s angry husband in her operating room. This struggle for her life turns the sterile environment into a scene of horror, where she desperately tries to stitch her own wounds.

Mary's Operating Room
14

The Arrival of Police

As Mary battles for survival, the police arrive just too late to save her. The echoes of her tragic fall reverberate, marking the end of a tumultuous journey through moral decay and desperate choices.

Mary's Home

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