Marianne (2019)
A horror novelist confronts the chilling reality that her dark fiction is now bleeding into her life.
When a novelist realizes her terrifying stories are coming true, she returns to her hometown to face the demons from her past that inspire her writing.
How intense is Marianne?
Marianne is properly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-MA.
What Marianne feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingatmosphericbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Marianne
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Marianne for you?
Is Marianne scary?
Yes, properly. Marianne is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Marianne gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Marianne sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Marianne OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Marianne?
Episodes run about 52m.
Where can I stream Marianne?
Marianne is streaming on Netflix.
Does Marianne have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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