May (2002)

Director:

Lucky McKee

Writer:

Lucky McKee (written by)

Release Date:

11 April 2003 (Denmark)

Genre:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

If you can't find a friend... make one.

Plot:

Psychological horror about a lonely young woman traumatized by a difficult childhood, and her increasingly desperate attempts to connect with the people around her.

Plot Keywords:

Stalking | Disturbing | Obsessive Love | Obsession | Insecurity

Awards:

8 wins & 3 nominations

Cast

Angela Bettis	...	May Dove Canady
Jeremy Sisto	...	Adam Stubbs
Anna Faris	...	Polly
James Duval	...	Blank
Nichole Hiltz	...	Ambrosia
Kevin Gage	...	Papa Canady
Merle Kennedy	...	Mama Canady
Chandler Riley Hecht	...	Young May
Rachel David	...	Petey
Nora Zehetner	...	Hoop
Will Estes	...	Chris, Adam's Roommate
Roxanne Day	...	Buckle
Samantha Adams	...	Lucille
Brittney Lee Harvey	...	Diedre
Connor Matheus	...	Kindergarten Boy

MPAA:

Rated R for strong violence/gore, some sexuality and language.

Runtime:

93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Iceland:16 | Portugal:M/18 | Italy:VM14 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Canada:18A | Finland:K-18 | France:-16 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:III | Norway:15 | Philippines:R-18 | Singapore:M18 | Singapore:PG (cut) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | UK:18 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

2 Loop Films

Trivia:

Originally the film opened with a lengthy introduction to May as a child. But when the film appeared to be taking too long to get to its point, most of those scenes were cut. The opening with the adult May, specifically the first scene with her and her doll, were shot quickly and only to make the point that May was lonely as quickly as possible.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: Just before Petey falls to the floor to find the doll, you can see blood on her legs and arms before she hits the floor and cuts herself the glass.

Quotes:

Mama: I've always said, "If you can't find a friend, make one."

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Film Geek (2005)

Soundtrack:

Hot Little Hands

Excellent horror film

May is simply one of the greatest horror films from last years.One of the greatest things from this movie is that it isn't a traditional horror movie and the director took his time to introduce us May.The ending is creepy and disturbing.Angela Bettis is really,an excellent young actress.Her performance on this movie is SPECTACULAR.I think this film isn't for sensitive persons:some images from this movie are way creepy and disturbing.But if you are a fan of horror films,I totally recommend this movie because you will love it.And I die to see The woods,the new movie from Lucky Mc Kee(the director of this movie).

Rating:10