The Delivered

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The Delivered

2019

1h 52m

Horror

Drama

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Set on an isolated farm in Shropshire in 1657, The Delivered tells the story of Fanny Lye, a woman who learns to transcend her oppressive marriage and discover a new world of possibility -- albeit at great personal cost. Living a life of Puritan stricture with husband John and young son Arthur, Fanny Lye's world is shaken to its core by the unexpected arrival of two strangers in need, a young couple closely pursued by a ruthless sheriff and his deputy.

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Critics Consensus

Bound together by Maxine Peake's magnetic portrayal of the main character, Fanny Lye Deliver'd offers impactful, richly layered period drama.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Surprisingly palatable, even powerful at times.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 5, 2021

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Peake's evolution onscreen is a marvel.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 5, 2021

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David Stratton

The Australian

Here, the mist-shrouded farm and its environs are artfully photographed and framed, and the result is a film that is not only strong and uncompromising but also exceptionally beautiful.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 30, 2021

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

...The Delivered offers just the same old violent male fantasy dressed up as a woman’s liberation; I Spit on Your Historical Grave would be an apt title...

Rated: 1/5

Jul 28, 2025

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Isobel Nutbrown

Loud and Clear Reviews

Fanny Lye Deliver’d is most definitely a slow burner, unable to conform entirely to either folk horror or historical drama: you won’t forget this film in a hurry.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jan 18, 2025

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Joseph Walsh

The Arts Desk

Manages to demonstrate exceptional filmmaking skills whilst delivering a captivating plot that's brimming with ideas and a stand-out lead performance.

Dec 5, 2021

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What an awful film....simply awful..alleged professional critics love this tosh? Well of course they do

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/14/24

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Angela G

Sorry I was not a fan of this movie! Yes it seemed to be well written and good acting. Although it was a story of a woman "delivered" from one psychotic religion to just another similar one. Maybe that's how it was in those days but this is not a good story with a True Deliverance

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/06/23

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Audience Member

Absolute horrid story, promotes rape and and forcible drugging. Depicts some freedom from strict religious life and replaced with the God complex Thomas who believes all of his wants are righteous and godly. When in truth he is a drunken, drugged sociopath who derives pleasure by inflicting violence on others. Quit watching during the rape scene. Good Riddance.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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david b

One of a kind - love something completely different. Basically a 'based on true events' depiction of the early Quakers' roots. I have great respect for their ethos and I'm an atheist through and through.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Set on an isolated farm in Shropshire in 1657, The Delivered tells the story of Fanny Lye, a woman who learns to transcend her oppressive marriage and discover a new world of possibility -- albeit at great personal cost. Living a life of Puritan stricture with husband John and young son Arthur, Fanny Lye's world is shaken to its core by the unexpected arrival of two strangers in need, a young couple closely pursued by a ruthless sheriff and his deputy.

Director: Thomas Clay
Producer: Philippe Bober
Screenwriter: Thomas Clay
Production Co: British Film Institute, GmbH
Genre: Horror, Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 15, 2021
Runtime: 1h 52m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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