Lake Mungo
When I first found out about Lake Mungo , I was quite skeptical about the production. The film premiered in 2008, so I did not count on stunning special effects or impressive performance, especially considering the average online ratings. However, this production encouraged me due to my favorite form of “documentary”, which gives it an authentic, criminal character. In the end, I was not disappointed, and Lake Mungo hit the list of my favorite horror movies.
The film tells the story of an ordinary family whose everyday life was disturbed by a tragic event. During the weekend together, sixteen-year-old Alice Palmer drowned by the lake, leaving her family and friends in deep sorrow. Shortly after her death, unexplained phenomena begin to happen in the Palmer’s house, and secrets hidden by the teenager begin to emerge. It also quickly turns out that the circumstances in which Alice died were more than just an accident.
What interested me the most in the film was the stylization into a documentary, which gives the production authenticity. Despite the lack of horror scenes, the film was very suspenseful. The photos and recordings shown in the film, showing paranormal phenomena, are so subtle that the viewer focuses all his attention to see the smallest details. Interestingly, the part that left the most disturbing impression was the end credits – although the movie is quite long, it’s worth it to make it through to the end! – Elżbieta Kutarska
Source: diaboliquemagazine.com
