Johnny Ghost (2011)

The past is inside you everyday of your life.

Director:

Donna McRae

Writer:

Donna McRae

Stars:

Anni Finsterer, Clara Francesca Pagone, Si Francis

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Anni Finsterer	...	Millicent
Clara Francesca Pagone	...	Robyn (as Clara Pagone)
Si Francis	...	Johnny
Natalie Carr	...	Diana
Dino Marnika	...	Wayne
Ian Scott	...	Doctor
Tamara Searle	...	Annie
Catherine Hill	...	Doctor
Rohan Jones	...	Bookshop Guy

Storyline

Millicent, a professional musician, lectures in music at a university and has a commemorative tattoo that stretches across her shoulder. When she decides to remove the tattoo, she encounters ghosts of her post-punk past who won't let her move on so easily.

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Plot Keywords:

post punk | australian spirits | australian ghosts | australian supernatural | australian horror | 

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Box Office

Budget:

AUD 30,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

mcraeandvale

Technical Specs

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

User Reviews

If you have a chance....see Johnny Ghost!!

I saw Johnny Ghost at a festival in Minneapolis and loved it! The film is moody and atmospheric with a fantastic soundtrack. Without giving much away, its about a woman (a music teacher and performer) haunted and hindered by people and events of her past. The opening sequences are exceptionally strong; they draw you in and set up the film beautifully. I really liked the pacing and storytelling which worked perfectly to reveal the story and the main character's complexity and torment. The lead actor gives a really strong performance, she wears a lot of her struggle on her face, and it's an interesting, emotive and watchable face. I found myself immersed as the film moved between scenes of her daily ritualistic repetitions, to small interactions which give us a clearer picture of how she copes, to hypnotic flashbacks. It weaves back and forth from the past to present, the past being played out in the music scene in the post punk era, which lends an unexpected edge and mystery to our protagonist. I found the film to be surprisingly beautiful and emotional, an uncommon mix of subtle and strong, and would recommend it highly.