Urban Legends: Bloody Mary
Seen it?2005 | 93 min | Horror, Mystery
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 4.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Ginger Snaps, start here.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
On a prom-night dare, a trio of high school friends chant an incantation, unleashing an evil spirit from the past with deadly consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
4.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mary Lambert
- Kate MaraSamantha Owens
- Robert VitoDavid Owens
- Tina LiffordGrace Taylor
- Ed MarinaroBill Owens
- Michael CoeBuck Jacoby
- Lillith FieldsMary Banner / 'Bloody Mary'
- Nancy EverhardPam Owens
- Audra Lea KeenerHeather Thompson
- Don ShanksCoach Jacoby
- Jeff OlsonSheriff McKenna