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Lake Mungo

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2009 | 87 min | Horror, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 402K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joel Anderson

  • Rosie TraynorJune Palmer
  • David PledgerRussell Palmer
  • Martin SharpeMathew Palmer
  • Talia ZuckerAlice Palmer
  • Tania LentiniGeorgie Ritter
  • Cameron StrachanLeith Ritter
  • Judith RobertsIris Long
  • Robin CumingGarret Long
  • Marcus CostelloJason Whittle
  • Chloe ArmstrongKim Whittle