Mercy Black

An unnamed woman who becomes entangled with a brutal act sits behind bars after stabbing a classmate in a frantic attempt to summon Mercy Black, a malevolent presence born from a whispered folklore. The incident shatters her life and seals her fate in a mental health facility. Years pass, and when she is released back into the world she tries to rebuild a fragile normalcy while keeping a foreboding secret from her sister and relatives. Her nephew Bryce has grown obsessed with the Mercy Black legend, collecting clues and chasing the possibility that the entity might still be real. As memories collide with present danger, she must confront the past to keep him safe. Her resolve will be tested forever.

Directed by Owen Egerton, Mercy Black is original screenplay that marks his entry into feature horror. Daniella Pineda stars as Marina, with Miles Emmons as Bryce, Austin Amelio as Will, Elle LaMont as Alice, and Lee Eddy as Mrs. Bellows.

Box office receipts were modest, totaling about 203,489 worldwide, reflecting a limited release strategy rather than a broad theatrical push. The release strategy favored streaming and festivals.

Critics offered mixed readings, praising the mood and lead performances while noting pacing issues and a sometimes derivative structure. The film probes memory and guilt, the pull of urban legends, and how fear reverberates through family bonds, preferring suspense over splashy shocks. Its quiet resolve lingers in memory forevermore today.

Among horror fans Mercy Black has a modest footprint, mainly through streaming discussions and late night viewings. It contributes to the era's appetite for folklore based thrillers and raises questions about how legends shape choices within families, even when the danger seems intangible. It has sparked occasional festival chatter online.