The Moogai at The Darwin International Film Festival
The Moogai
Jon Bell’s The Moogai skillfully blends supernatural horror with the deeply personal trauma of the Stolen Generations to chilling effect. Fresh from SXSW, Sundance, MIFF and Sydney where it took home the coveted Audience Award, this psychological horror follows Sarah (Darwin's own Shari Sebbens), a successful Indigenous lawyer who has distanced herself from her cultural heritage. After the birth of her second child, Sarah's seemingly perfect life with husband Fergus (Meyne Wyatt) takes a dark turn as she begins to experience terrifying hallucinations of a child-stealing spirit lurking in the shadows.
With echoes of generational trauma woven into its nightmarish plot, The Moogai skillfully merges primal fears with real-life horrors. Bell’s feature directorial debut showcases striking performances from Sebbens and Wyatt, reprising their roles from the short film, and delivers a powerful exploration of cultural disconnect and the lasting impact of historical injustices. The film’s eerie atmosphere, haunting imagery, and symbolism—like the two-faced creature representing the law’s long reach—create an unforgettable experience. The Moogai is a genre-defying, deeply resonant horror film that lingers long after the credits roll. A must-see for fans of bold, thought-provoking cinema!
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With echoes of generational trauma woven into its nightmarish plot, The Moogai skillfully merges primal fears with real-life horrors. Bell’s feature directorial debut showcases striking performances from Sebbens and Wyatt, reprising their roles from the short film, and delivers a powerful exploration of cultural disconnect and the lasting impact of historical injustices. The film’s eerie atmosphere, haunting imagery, and symbolism—like the two-faced creature representing the law’s long reach—create an unforgettable experience. The Moogai is a genre-defying, deeply resonant horror film that lingers long after the credits roll. A must-see for fans of bold, thought-provoking cinema!
Jon Bell’s The Moogai skillfully blends supernatural horror with the deeply personal trauma of the Stolen Generations to chilling effect. Fresh from SXSW, Sundance, MIFF and Sydney where it took home the coveted Audience Award, this psychological horror follows Sarah (Darwin's own Shari Sebbens), a successful Indigenous lawyer who has distanced herself from her cultural heritage. After the birth of her second child, Sarah's seemingly perfect life with husband Fergus (Meyne Wyatt) takes a dark turn as she begins to experience terrifying hallucinations of a child-stealing spirit lurking in the shadows.
With echoes of generational trauma woven into its nightmarish plot, The Moogai skillfully merges primal fears with real-life horrors. Bell’s feature directorial debut showcases striking performances from Sebbens and Wyatt, reprising their roles from the short film, and delivers a powerful exploration of cultural disconnect and the lasting impact of historical injustices. The film’s eerie atmosphere, haunting imagery, and symbolism—like the two-faced creature representing the law’s long reach—create an unforgettable experience. The Moogai is a genre-defying, deeply resonant horror film that lingers long after the credits roll. A must-see for fans of bold, thought-provoking cinema!
With echoes of generational trauma woven into its nightmarish plot, The Moogai skillfully merges primal fears with real-life horrors. Bell’s feature directorial debut showcases striking performances from Sebbens and Wyatt, reprising their roles from the short film, and delivers a powerful exploration of cultural disconnect and the lasting impact of historical injustices. The film’s eerie atmosphere, haunting imagery, and symbolism—like the two-faced creature representing the law’s long reach—create an unforgettable experience. The Moogai is a genre-defying, deeply resonant horror film that lingers long after the credits roll. A must-see for fans of bold, thought-provoking cinema!
The Moogai
Jon Bell’s The Moogai skillfully blends supernatural horror with the deeply personal trauma of the Stolen Generations to chilling effect. Fresh from SXSW, Sundance, MIFF and Sydney where it took home the coveted Audience Award, this psychological horror follows Sarah (Darwin's own Shari Sebbens), a successful Indigenous lawyer who has distanced herself from her cultural heritage. After the birth of her second child, Sarah's seemingly perfect life with husband Fergus (Meyne Wyatt) takes a dark turn as she begins to experience terrifying hallucinations of a child-stealing spirit lurking in the shadows.
With echoes of generational trauma woven into its nightmarish plot, The Moogai skillfully merges primal fears with real-life horrors. Bell’s feature directorial debut showcases striking performances from Sebbens and Wyatt, reprising their roles from the short film, and delivers a powerful exploration of cultural disconnect and the lasting impact of historical injustices. The film’s eerie atmosphere, haunting imagery, and symbolism—like the two-faced creature representing the law’s long reach—create an unforgettable experience. The Moogai is a genre-defying, deeply resonant horror film that lingers long after the credits roll. A must-see for fans of bold, thought-provoking cinema!
