The Moogai (2024) directed by Jon Bell

Posted by QAIHC | Dec 20, 2024 | Deadly Entertainment, Deadly Viewing

A young Aboriginal couple brings home their second baby. What should be a joyous time takes a sinister turn, as the baby’s mother starts seeing a malevolent spirit she is convinced is trying to take her baby.

The Moogai is based on the award-winning short film written and directed by Jon Bell. Bell’s short film of the same name won the Midnight Shorts Grand Jury Award at the 2021SXSW Film Festival, as well as Best Director at the 2021 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival. The short film is available in Australia on free streaming service SBS on Demand.

Find out more here: causewayfilms.com.au/films/the-moogai

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