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Lake Mungo

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Alice drowns while swimming and her family begins experiencing inexplicable events in their home. The family hires a parapsychologist whose investigation unveils Alice's secret double life and leads them all to Lake Mungo.
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Haunting and meticulously crafted, Lake Mungo transcends typical found footage horror with its convincing performances, rich emotional resonance, and subtly eerie imagery.

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Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle Oct 23, 2020
Take away the creeping sense of supernatural dread, and what remains is a low-key tale of a mourning family, made more tender by the broken stoicism of the survivors. Go to Full Review
Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com Oct 16, 2019
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This is an underappreciated, underseen gem. Go to Full Review
Russell Edwards Variety Jul 6, 2010
Ghostly shenanigans are dryly delivered in the ambitious, restrained and well-mounted Oz mockumentary "Lake Mungo." Go to Full Review
Sarah Cullen Film Ireland Magazine Nov 14, 2025
Lake Mungo remains a haunting rumination on the nothingness that follows the death of a loved one. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 9, 2025
4/5
A singular vision of terror that undeservedly gets lumped in with forgettable found footage movies, despite how much more it has to offer in both narrative and cinematic craft. Go to Full Review
Paul Lê Bloody Disgusting Mar 21, 2025
5/5
Chills go from a whisper to a scream over the course of this unique film, and its residual sadness takes it to the next level. Go to Full Review
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Peter W @RT12077588 4 days ago Lake Mungo is a well-made mockumentary. The scariest element is how realistic the entire story feels, not to mention the many minor touches and extra details that make everything feel raw and genuine. There are several mysteries at play, and it is impossible not to be drawn in and compelled by the characters, leaving the viewer constantly desiring to understand the whys and hows behind what happened. Lake Mungo is also an entertaining film that lingers long after it concludes, leaving you with plenty to think about. It was an experience that, for its time, felt new, creative, and unlike anything done before. This film earns my highest praise, and if you have never seen it, you truly should. See more nilufer E @Nilicim Sep 27, 2026 Only one real jump scare, but it was genuinely creepy until the truth came out. The documentary style worked well, though I expected a bit more from it. See more JIm C @JimJim Sep 14, 2026 If you don't like 'found footage/third party video' movies then this is definitely not one for you. A large part of the film is made up of super grainy, wobbly footage that to be honest becomes a bit painful. In my opinion the script holds too many sub-stories that aren't particularly compelling, and fails to nail what the actual narrative is. See more Todd W @WrathChild72 Aug 30, 2026 Well done and well acted. It actually feels like a real documentary, but… drawn out, boring, and not scary at all See more Derrick J. @StolenVHS Jun 25, 2026 Absolutely overhyped boring garbage. No striking visuals, nothing genuinely compelling happens. Just basically a ghost story run on sentence. See more Keisha M. @RT51425514 Jun 1, 2026 The found footage on this movie was so good.I thought it was real, very good and casting was awesome!!! Would definitely tell other people to watch this for sure!! Very sad See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Alice drowns while swimming and her family begins experiencing inexplicable events in their home. The family hires a parapsychologist whose investigation unveils Alice's secret double life and leads them all to Lake Mungo.
Director
Joel Anderson
Producer
Georgie Nevile
Screenwriter
Joel Anderson
Production Co
Mungo Productions
Rating
R (A Scene of Sexuality|Gruesome Images)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 23, 2010
Runtime
1h 29m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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