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Marrowbone

Marrowbone is a 2017 English-language Spanish psychological horror mystery drama film written and directed by Sergio G.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Marrowbone is a 2017 English-language Spanish psychological horror mystery drama film written and directed by Sergio G. Sánchez. It follows four siblings who move to their mother’s ancestral home in Maine, where they try to keep a family secret while confronting a sinister presence in the house. The film marks Sánchez’s feature directorial debut.

Plot

The film follows the Marrowbone siblings after they move from England to their mother’s former home in Maine. They try to preserve their family unity and conceal their mother’s death while a sinister force appears to haunt the house.

Production

Marrowbone was written and directed by Sergio G. Sánchez, who made his feature directorial debut with the film. It was produced in Spain but is set in the United States and performed in English.

Cast

The principal cast includes George MacKay, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, Mia Goth, and Matthew Stagg. The film also features Nicola Harrison and Tom Fisher in supporting roles.

Release and reception

The film premiered in 2017 and was released theatrically in Spain on 27 October 2017. It later received international distribution and was marketed as a psychological horror thriller.

Key facts

  • Marrowbone is Sergio G. Sánchez’s feature directorial debut.
  • The film centres on four siblings who live in isolation after their mother’s death.
  • Its story is set largely in a house in Maine, where the siblings face a threatening presence.
  • The film stars George MacKay, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, Mia Goth, and Matthew Stagg.
  • It is also known by its Spanish title, El secreto de Marrowbone.

Frequently asked questions

What is Marrowbone?
Marrowbone is a 2017 Spanish psychological horror mystery drama film written and directed by Sergio G. Sánchez.
Who stars in Marrowbone?
The main cast includes George MacKay, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, Mia Goth, and Matthew Stagg.
What is Marrowbone about?
It follows four siblings who move into their mother’s ancestral home in Maine and face a sinister presence while trying to keep a family secret.
What is the original title of Marrowbone?
Its original Spanish title is El secreto de Marrowbone.
Is Marrowbone Sergio G. Sánchez’s first film as director?
Yes. Marrowbone is widely described as his feature directorial debut.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marrowbone_(film)
    Supports: Film title, year, language, genre, director, cast, and general premise.
  2. Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/marrowbone
    Supports: Synopsis and rating classification.
  3. Google Play Movieshttps://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Marrowbone?id=eWfBvvfi1EA&hl=en_US
    Supports: Plot summary and distribution description.
  4. Heaven of Horrorhttps://www.heavenofhorror.com/reviews/marrowbone-2018/
    Supports: Director, cast, and description of the film as Sergio G. Sánchez's feature directorial debut.