Lake Mungo
2009
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Synopsis
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.
Lake Mungo (2009) is a 1h 27min horror feature film by Joel Anderson. After 16-year-old Alice Palmer drowns at a local dam, her family experiences a series of strange, inexplicable events... Selected for Celluloid Screams Horror Film Festival (2009).
Key facts
Cast
Rosie Traynor, David Pledger, Martin Sharpe, Talia Zucker, Tania Lentini, Cameron Strachan, Judith Roberts, Robin Cuming
Original language
English
First release
July 30, 2009 (Australia)
Production companies
SBS independent, Screen Australia
Setting
New South Wales
Filming locations
Ararat, Mildura
Crew
Screenplay
Joel Anderson
Producer
David Rapsey, Georgie Nevile
Cinematography
John Brawley
Editing
Bill Murphy
Music
David Paterson
Special makeup effects
Jo Fletcher, Larry Van Duynhoven
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Beyond Fest 2024 - Features
- Melbourne International Film Festival 2024 generic
- Cine//B Film Festival 2011 generic
- Fright Meter Awards 2010 generic
- Celluloid Screams Horror Film Festival 2009
- Fantasy Filmfest 2009 generic - Fresh Blood
- Sydney Film Festival 2008 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Australia | July 30, 2009 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Mexico | March 23, 2010 |
| Home video | Philippines | March 23, 2010 |
| Home video | Singapore | March 23, 2010 |
| Home video | United States | March 23, 2010 |
| Home video | Argentina | January 11, 2011 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | July 25, 2011 |
| Home video | Germany | August 5, 2011 |
| Home video | Japan | October 26, 2011 |
| Home video | France | August 6, 2025 |
Full credits
| Director | Joel Anderson |
| Cast | Rosie Traynor (June Palmer), David Pledger (Russell Palmer), Martin Sharpe (Mathew Palmer), Talia Zucker (Alice Palmer), Tania Lentini (Georgie Ritter), Cameron Strachan (Leith Ritter), Judith Roberts (Iris Long), Robin Cuming (Garret Long), Marcus Costello (Jason Whittle), Chloe Armstrong (Kim Whittle), Carole Patullo (Sargent Drouin), John Dunn (Funeral Director), Laurie Dunn (Funeral Director), Kirsty McDonald (Genevieve Trudeau), James Lawson (Frederick Rosskamp), Phillip Boltin (Dr. Kenin Slatter), Glenn Luck (Steve Wilkie), Simon Wilton (Clive Roy Best), Charles Armytage (Bob Smeet), Helen Bath (Helen Bath), Steve Jodrell (Ray Kemeny), Tammy McCarthy (Annie), Natasha Herbert (Cathy Withers), Michael Ormond Robinson (Douglas Withers), Tamara Donnellan (Marissa Toohey), Scott Terrill (Brett Toohey), Stephanie Capiron (Kylie Connor), Courtney Te'ray (Kate Hepnell), Kimberley Bumpstead (Meredith Grbic), Jason Ball (Police Diver), Barney Wursthorn (Police Diver), Scott Dower (Police Diver), Frank Nyhuis (Police Diver), Anika Steel (Alice Double), Claire Astbury (Girl In Cinema), Roberto J. Salvatore (Emergency Call Operator), Richard Kelly (Richard Brooks), Sara Moroney (Nadia), Jida (Buttons) |
| Screenplay | Joel Anderson |
| Producer | David Rapsey, Georgie Nevile |
| Executive producer | Gilbert George, Robert George, William Coleman |
| Cinematography | John Brawley |
| Editing | Bill Murphy |
| Music | David Paterson |
| Production design | Penny Southgate |
| Special makeup effects | Jo Fletcher, Larry Van Duynhoven |
| Visual effects | Mathew Mackereth |
| Sound | Craig Carter |
| Costumes | Michael Chisholm |
Additional data: TMDB.
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