Lake Mungo

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Jody C @JodyCazz 2 days ago Well this is a polarizing movie to say the least! It will either be the most boring, uneffective movie you've seen or it will make you incredibly uncomfortable and you will be unable to look at old photos the same ever again. My first watch definitely made me uncomfortable being made to watch the haunting images especially after feeling how real the family seems to be. It put me there with them in the house and i was all squirmy. However the second watch made me realize this movie suffers tragically from filler and boring random family footage that adds nothing and it is too much for me. This isnt a good movie recommendation for your friends. Some will be asleep! Avid horror watchers, you might want to give it a run, its unique! Scare Factor: ??/10. See more Alex B @AlexBioni 5 days ago Our Ghosts Will Always Live With Us Lake Mungo is fiction, but feels like a real documentary. The family feels authentic, and the line about wishing it had happened to someone else’s kid is chilling. The early 2000s footage looks fantastic. Some interviews are crisp, while others resemble home videos from the time. Seeing Alice in the background of recordings isn’t outright scary, but it’s deeply unsettling. The movie is emotional and slow, but the twists kept me engaged. A reveal around the 50 minute mark blew my mind. I didn’t hate the pacing, though I can see it testing some viewers’ patience. The line near the end, “No one is convinced they are going to die,” really stuck with me. This was my second viewing, and I enjoyed it again, though I won’t revisit it often. The real horror is that nobody is ready for death, yet life moves on without you. Never forget those you’ve lost. Our ghosts will always live with us. See more glock L @glocklesnar777 Oct 16, 2026 rating this low because why is this on everyone’s found footage list?? it’s not scary, creepy or interesting. acting is good but bruh this is as boring as it gets imo. i’m sure some people found it touching, but i thought id be seeing a scary movie. oops i guess. See more Peter W @RT12077588 Oct 10, 2026 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 Read all reviews

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