Written and directed by Jon Bell, The Moogai gives a distinctive Australian spin on the baby-in-peril horror sub-genre. The film sees a young Aboriginal mother become convinced that a malevolent spirit is determined to steal her newborn from her.
Shari Sebbens, Meyne Wyatt, Tessa Rose, Clarence Ryan, with Toby Leonard Moore and Bella Heathcote star.
The Moogai is in US cinemas from May 9th. A UK/ROI release has yet to be announced.
Check out the trailer below.
The official synopsis reads:
Sarah and Fergus, a hopeful young Aboriginal couple, give birth to their second baby. But what should be a joyous time of their lives becomes sinister when Sarah starts seeing a malevolent spirit she is convinced is trying to take her baby. Fergus, who can’t see it but desperately wants to believe her, grows increasingly worried as she becomes more unbalanced. Is the child-stealing spirit real or is she in fact the biggest threat to the safety of their family?