---
title: "American Mary"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/american-mary-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 126277
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# American Mary (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/american-mary-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

American Mary is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by IndustryWorks Pictures, 430 Productions, Twisted Twins Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A medical student trades tuition for a plunge into illegal body‑modification."

### Why Watch
- Practical effects give visceral realism
- Real members of the body‑mod community appear
- Atmospheric underground setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic body‑mod content may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film features graphic body‑modification scenes and a dark tone, making it appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, thriller, gritty, body‑mod, psychological

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/american-mary-2013#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska
- **Networks / Studios**: IndustryWorks Pictures, 430 Productions, Twisted Twins Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Katharine Isabelle** as *Mary Mason*
- **Antonio Cupo** as *Billy Barker*
- **Tristan Risk** as *Beatress Johnson*
- **David Lovgren** as *Dr. Grant*
- **Paula Lindberg** as *Ruby Realgirl*
- **Clay St. Thomas** as *Dr. Walsh*
- **John Emmet Tracy** as *Detective Dolor*
- **Twan Holliday** as *Lance Delgreggo*
- **Paul Anthony** as *Rat*
- **Nelson Wong** as *Dr. Black*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does American Mary belong to?
It is classified as a horror and thriller film.

### Q: When was American Mary released?
The film was released in 2013.

### Q: Where was the movie filmed?
It was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

### Q: Are the visual effects practical or digital?
All visual effects are practical, with no post‑production digital effects.

### Q: Who plays the lead role of Mary?
Katharine Isabelle portrays the medical student Mary Mason.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [American Mary — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/126277)
- [American Mary - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Mary)
- [American Mary [2012] - Horrory.cz](https://horrory.cz/film/american-mary)

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