The Moogai

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The Moogai

1h 26m

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Mystery & Thriller

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Sarah and Fergus, a hopeful young Aboriginal couple, give birth to their second baby. But what should be a joyous time of their lives becomes sinister when Sarah starts seeing a malevolent spirit she is convinced is trying to take her baby. Fergus, who can’t see it but desperately wants to believe her, grows increasingly worried as she becomes more unbalanced. Is the child-stealing spirit real or is she in fact the biggest threat to the safety of their family?

Critics Consensus

The Moogai attempts to creep its way into the annals of horror history but falls flat under the weight of its poor execution.

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Sarah

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Sandra Hall

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The monster itself is quite an accomplishment, but the boom in horror movie-making has made us pretty blasé about the grotesque creations the genre can conjure up. Unfortunately, this well-intentioned film isn’t as scary as it’s trying to be.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 30, 2024

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Luke Buckmaster

Guardian

The horror works on multiple levels, with the scariest moments informed by the lived experience of Aboriginal people.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 30, 2024

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

This film, with its strong Indigenous themes, is a solid addition to the recent burst of well-received independent Australian horror movies.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 26, 2024

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KT Mahe

For Your Reference Podcast

Tapping into Indigenous lore and an ensemble of well beloved talent carry a considered lens. At times, it felt as though, the potential to dig deeper was simplified for a broader understanding.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 27, 2024

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Oti

For Your Reference Podcast

Delivers a compelling setup and shines as an Indigenous horror story. Strong performances anchor the film, but its unrealised potential leaves lingering “why” questions.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 27, 2024

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James Croot

The Post NZ

It all builds to a satisfying, if wholly predictable, ending, but it at least offers a little more resonance – and bite – than last year’s more high-profile, Down Under psychological horror Run Rabbit Run.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 17, 2024

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Synopsis

Sarah and Fergus, a hopeful young Aboriginal couple, give birth to their second baby. But what should be a joyous time of their lives becomes sinister when Sarah starts seeing a malevolent spirit she is convinced is trying to take her baby. Fergus, who can’t see it but desperately wants to believe her, grows increasingly worried as she becomes more unbalanced. Is the child-stealing spirit real or is she in fact the biggest threat to the safety of their family?

Director: Jon Bell
Producer: Kristina Ceyton, Samantha Jennings, Mitchell Stanley
Screenwriter: Jon Bell
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: Anahat Films, Causeway Films, No Coincidence Media, Head Gear Films, Salmira Productions
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 9, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 26m