Can we control our own destinies or is there an entity already controlling our livelihoods? Filmmaker Elbert van Strien seeks out those answers in the thriller Marionette with a child psychologist discovering a child having mystical powers to alter people’s lives.

The supernatural thriller stars Thekla Reuten (In Bruges), Peter Mullan (Children of Men), Emun Elliott (Game of Thrones), and Elijah Wolf (T2: Transpotting).

Here’s the official synopsis:

In the wake of losing her husband in a seemingly random accident, child psychiatrist Marianne Winter starts life anew in Scotland. There, she begins treating a secretive 10-year-old who claims to control the future through his drawings. When his horrific sketches start coming true, Marianne begins an obsession that will derail her life and reality.

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LRM Online’s Gig Patta talked with the director and writer Elbert van Strien about this creepy film. We discussed the origins of the film based on his short film, the debate about God, his cast, and most importantly—the disturbing drawings.

Elbert van Strien is a Dutch filmmaker known for directing Two Eyes Staring that stars Hadewych Minis and Barry Atsma. He directed episodes in the television series Serious Crimes, Banntjer, and 122 steden, 13 ongelukken. His other film credits included Uncle Hank, Novellen: Jan Willem Goes Bijlmer, and The Spanish Horse.

Marionette is available On Demand today and digitally through Amazon and Vimeo. It later expands for availability on iTunes, Vudu, Fandango, and Google Play on December 3^rd.

Watch the exclusive interview with Elbert van Strien below. Let us know what you think of it.

Source: LRM Online Exclusive