What Martha is Dead does very well is blend the harsh realities of war with the main narrative running through it. Her father is a general in the German army, and is much more compassionate than his wife. What unfolds is a story about how her mother, Irene, would torment and abuse her growing up. Her parents (who oddly can’t tell them apart) believe she is Martha, and it is Guilia that has died. Saying that, I’m not sure what I was supposed to feel after the credits rolled.Īfter finding your twin sister dead by the lake, Guilia takes the identity of Martha. Her mother doesn’t love her and she is grieving after the loss of her sister. For much of Guilia’s story, I felt the same. I understood what was being said and thought LKA was brave for broaching the subject matter it dealt with. Being cryptic is a pre-requisite for most reviews, but I do feel the line does get crossed for reasons I’m not sure of. My opinions may differ greatly from yours.

They may shock, but they don’t have any value. However, some decisions regarding what is shown, and what is said don’t quite have a place. While it is a psychological horror, it also plays a part in highlighting mental health and other psychological conditions. I’m a believer in shock value and if done right can have an important impact on a story. On the other, it seems to show some content that feels out of place and feels far too unnecessary. On one hand it’s a brave story about abuse, self-harm, and the pain of war.

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