Lake Mungo

"In 2008, Alice Palmer died… Her nightmare didn't."

Jan 29 2010 R 1h 27m
Drama, Horror, Mystery

After 16-year-old Alice Palmer drowns at a local dam, her family experiences a series of strange, inexplicable events centered in and around their home. Unsettled, the Palmers seek the help of a psychic and parapsychologist, who discovers that Alice led a secret, double life. At Lake Mungo, Alice's secret past emerges.

Plot

Sixteen-year-old Alice Palmer drowns while swimming in the local dam. When her body is recovered and a verdict of accidental death returned, her grieving family buries her. The family then experiences a series of strange and inexplicable events centered in and around their home. Profoundly unsettled, the Palmers seek the help of psychic and parapsychologist, Ray Kemeny. Ray discovers that Alice led a secret, double life. A series of clues lead the family to Lake Mungo where Alice's secret past emerges. Lake Mungo is a mystery, a thriller and a ghost story.

Written by

Joel Anderson

Directed by

Joel Anderson

Production Countries

Australia

Production Companies

SBS Independent, Screen Australia, Mungo Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
32,945
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA