Mārama

Mārama (2026)



6.3 2026 89 min New Zealand, United Kingdom

Director: Toa Stappard

Cast: Ariāna Osborne, Toby Stephens, Umi Myers, Erroll Shand, Jordan Mooney

Drama Horror Mystery
1859. A Māori woman is called from New Zealand to North Yorkshire, where she unravels a brutal colonial past and is driven to face—and dismantle—the aristocratic Englishman who shattered her family.

More About This Film

Mārama is a New Zealand gothic revenge horror set in Victorian England in 1859. A young Māori woman, Mary, travels from New Zealand to North Yorkshire after receiving a mysterious summons and takes work in an English manor, where disturbing discoveries force her to confront a violent colonial past.

The film combines historical drama, supernatural horror and revenge while centering Māori identity and cultural memory. Ariāna Osborne leads the film opposite Toby Stephens, with Umi Myers and Erroll Shand in supporting roles.

  • Written and directed by Taratoa Stappard.
  • Produced by Hinterland Creative, MPI Media Group, the New Zealand Film Commission and partners.
  • Premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival before its 2026 release.
  • Stars Ariāna Osborne, Toby Stephens and Umi Myers.
  • Received the Queer Palm competition and festival recognition including awards at ImagineNative events.

Where to Watch

Mārama has confirmed streaming and digital availability in several markets, including AMC+ and Apple TV listings.