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Lake Mungo (2008) -- Lake Mungo is the story of the twelve months of unexplained paranormal activity that followed the accidental drowning death of teenager Alice Palmer.
Lake Mungo (2008) -- Lake Mungo is the story of the twelve months of unexplained paranormal activity that followed the accidental drowning death of teenager Alice Palmer.
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Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   273 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Joel Anderson (written by)
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Release Date:
2008 (USA) more
Tagline:
If you've never seen a ghost... Look closer.
Plot:
A supernatural drama about grief. full summary | add synopsis
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NewsDesk:
(29 articles)
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Fantastic! A truly scary ghost story more (9 total)

Cast

  (Credited cast)

Talia Zucker ... Alice Palmer
Rosie Traynor ... June Palmer
David Pledger ... Russell Palmer

Martin Sharpe ... Mathew Palmer

Steve Jodrell ... Ray Kemeny

Tamara Donnellan ... Marissa Toohey

Scott Terrill ... Brett Toohey
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Chloe Armstrong ... Kim Whittle
Charles Armytage ... Bob Smeet
Claire Astbury ... Girl In Cinema
Jason Ball ... Police Diver
Helen Bath ... Helen Bath
Dr. Phillip Boltin ... Dr. Kenin Slatter
Kimberley Bumpstead ... Meredith Grbic
Stephanie Capiron ... Kylie Connor
Marcus Costello ... Jason Whittle
Robin Cuming ... Garret Long
Scott Dower ... Police Diver
John Dunn ... Funeral Director
Laurie Dunn ... Funeral Director
Natasha Herbert ... Cathy Withers
Jida ... Buttons
Richard Kelly ... Richard Brooks
James Lawson ... Frederick Rosskamp
Tania Lentini ... Georgie Ritter
Glenn Luck ... Steve Wilkie
Tammy McCarthy ... Annie
Kirsty McDonald ... Genevieve Trudeau
Sara Moroney ... Nadia
Frank Nyhuis ... Police Diver
Carole Patullo ... Sargent Drouin
Judith Roberts ... Iris Long
Michael Robinson ... Douglas Withers
Roberto J. Salvatore ... Emergency Call Operator
Anika Steel ... Alice Double
Cameron Strachan ... Leith Ritter
Courtney Te'ray ... Kate Hepnell
Simon Wilton ... Clive Roy Best
Barney Wursthorn ... Police Diver
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for a scene of sexuality, and brief gruesome images.
Runtime:
Germany:89 min (European Film Market)
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Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Certification:
USA:R (certificate #45644) | Australia:M

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Plot holes: June Palmer claims that Alice's phone rang in her room shortly after her death. This would be impossible since later we learn Alice buried her phone at Lake Mungo. more
Movie Connections:
Remade as Lake Mungo (2011) more

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8 out of 17 people found the following review useful.
Fantastic! A truly scary ghost story, 12 December 2009
9/10
Author: bennettr-606-975112 from Sydney, Australia

As a long time aficionado of psychological horror and spooky movies, I was immensely impressed by this little Aussie flick. Most "scary" movies these days simply aren't, and many Aussie films struggle to have the production qualities of our overseas competitors.

Well, this film absolutely blew my expectations away in both regards. It is a beautifully crafted film - from the subtle yet convincing acting, to the magnificent cinematography, to the haunting sound scape, this is one of the slickest budget films I've been privileged to view.

As for the scares... wow. Just... wow. I'm not going to talk about what happens, but the plot always keeps you guessing, and is paced superbly. It's honestly one of the best scary flicks I've seen in years, and now ranks alongside Session 9 as one of my all time faves.

Highly recommended.

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Somebody please explaine me the plot of this film. freeshead
Must watch, spread the word, this one deserves to do well techpops
Is this fictional or based on truth? drlinsession
Thirty minutes made me stop watching..(spoilers) kriptikchicken
It Is creepy... starkistuna
Not the least bit scary but still nicely done * SPOILERS * yourdamot
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