Mary

Mary

Year: 2019

Runtime: 84 min

Language: English

Director: Michael Goi

Horror

David Oldman, a struggling working-class man, buys a rundown ship hoping to provide a more comfortable life for his family. Their journey quickly turns into a terrifying ordeal as the ship becomes a pressure cooker of fear, pushing them to their emotional limits and straining their familial bonds. The experience forces them to confront their deepest anxieties and question their ability to survive.

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1

Mary's Return to Scotland

In 1561, nineteen-year-old Mary returns to Scotland following the death of her husband, Francis II of France. As the Catholic Queen of Scotland, she is received by her half-brother, the Earl of Moray, who serves as the regent, amidst political tension as Scotland is under Protestant control.

1561 Scotland
2

Elizabeth's Political Maneuvering

In England, Elizabeth, the Protestant Queen, learns of Mary's return, feeling threatened by her cousin's claim to the English throne. To mitigate the risk, her advisers suggest that she should arrange a marriage for Mary to an Englishman to thwart her potential uprising.

1561 England
3

Conflict with John Knox

Mary clashed with John Knox, a significant figure in the Scottish Reformation, who perceives her as a threat to Protestantism. This disagreement led to Knox being dismissed from Mary's court, further deepening the chasm between Catholic and Protestant factions in Scotland.

1561 Scotland
4

Mary's Marriage Proposal

Elizabeth proposes that Mary marry Robert Dudley, hoping to secure her loyalty and diminish the threat he poses. Although both Mary and Dudley are hesitant, Mary's fears about Elizabeth's health prompt her to consider the proposal in exchange for being named Elizabeth's heir.

5

Lord Darnley's Arrival

In a twist of fate, Elizabeth sends Lord Darnley to Scotland under the guise of seeking religious freedom. Although initially suspicious, Mary finds herself enamored with Darnley and accepts his marriage proposal, which complicates relations between the two kingdoms.

Scotland
6

Marriage to Darnley

Mary marries Darnley, but her happiness is short-lived as she discovers him in a compromising situation with her friend, David Rizzio. Facing both an emotional betrayal and the rebels brewing against her rule, Mary decides to act against the insurgents while sparing her friend.

Scotland
7

Birth of Mary's Child

Mary, in her efforts to solidify her position, announces that her unborn child is the 'heir to Scotland and England'. This declaration upsets the English court and fuels further conflict, as both realms question the legitimacy of her claims.

8

Rumors and Betrayals

Darnley is coerced into participating in a plot against Rizzio, ultimately delivering the fatal blow that leads to Rizzio's murder. This act of treachery irrevocably alters Mary's trust in Darnley as she becomes aware of the conspiracies brewing against her.

Scotland
9

Darnley's Downfall

After the plotting and betrayal, Mary banishes Darnley but refuses to divorce him despite advice from her council. However, the Earl of Bothwell, an influential figure, is rumored to have orchestrated Darnley's murder to position himself as Mary's next husband.

Scotland
10

Mary's Abdication

With public opinion turning against her and pressure mounting from her court, Mary is forced to abdicate her throne. She flees to England, leaving her child behind and seeking refuge, but uncertainty looms over her future.

Scotland
11

Meeting Elizabeth

Upon her arrival in England, Mary requests a personal meeting with Elizabeth to plead for her assistance in reclaiming her throne. However, Elizabeth, wary of a Catholic uprising, offers only a safe exile, igniting tensions between the two cousins.

England
12

Plot to Assassinate Elizabeth

Elizabeth eventually receives evidence indicating that Mary conspired to assassinate her, further straining their relationship. Despite her fervent denials, Mary's situation grows dire as the English court calls for her execution.

England
13

Mary's Execution

In 1567, under immense pressure, Elizabeth orders Mary's execution despite her reluctance and sorrow over the decision. As Mary makes her final walk to the scaffold, she expresses hopes for her son James before facing her demise.

1567 England
14

Legacy of James

Following Elizabeth's death in 1603, James becomes the first monarch to rule both Scotland and England, fulfilling the tragic legacy of both his mother and Elizabeth. This unification echoes the complex historical relationship between the two factions.

1603

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