The Blazing World (film)
A 2021 fantasy horror-thriller loosely inspired by Margaret Cavendish.
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The Blazing World is a 2021 American fantasy horror-thriller film written and directed by Carlson Young in her feature film directorial debut, co-written by Pierce Brown. The film is loosely inspired by Margaret Cavendish's 1666 work of the same name and is the first in a planned trilogy of films entitled Saturn Returns. It premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and was released by Vertical Entertainment in October 2021.
Background
The film follows Margaret, who as an adult struggles with suicidal ideation after the childhood drowning death of her twin sister Elizabeth. Returning to her family home, she transitions to an alternate dimension where Elizabeth may still be alive. The cast includes Udo Kier, Dermot Mulroney, Vinessa Shaw, Soko, John Karna, Carlson Young, and Edith González in one of her final film roles.
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