Martha Marcy May Marlene

The title is a mouthful and represents the names used by a confused young girl (Elizabeth Olsen) who returns home to her sister after escaping from a cult commune. It's a disturbing and depressing cry for help. Olsen, the younger sibling of those famous twins, gives an outstanding performance and proves that there is some real acting talent in the family. Frequent flashbacks document the brainwashing process of the young influential mind. alien was puzzled by the ending, but was glad the film was finally over.

Alien gives it 1 "parents' nightmare" star out of 4.