Marama is a Maori gothic horror film about a young woman who arrives in Victorian England and finds the trophies of colonial violence.
At a glance
| Release | English premiere at Grimmfest, October 10, 2026; UK and Ireland cinemas December 11, 2026 |
| Director | Taratoa Stappard |
| Starring | Ariana Osborne, Toby Stephens, Umi Myers, Erroll Shand, Evelyn Towersey |
| Setting | 1859, Whitby and a North Yorkshire estate |
Plot summary
Mary Stevens arrives from New Zealand after a 73-day voyage and finds the man she came to meet is dead. She takes work as governess for Sir Nathaniel Cole, a whaler who collects Maori artefacts. She uncovers his crimes and becomes Marama. Shot in New Zealand. Dark Sky released a US Blu-ray.
Trivia
- Focus keyword: Marama 2026.