The Moogai

"Terrific idea, patchy execution."

"The horror works on multiple levels, with the scariest moments informed by the lived experience of Aboriginal people."

"A solid addition to the recent burst of well-received independent Australian horror movies."

"Ultimately undercut by the weight of its own earnest message."

"The potent meaning and imagery behind Jon Bell’s tale of Aboriginal suffering fail to coalesce."

"A scare-free blunt instrument, imprecise and uninterested in its own genre beyond its potential for metaphor."

"Comes apart relatively early due to an unconvincing lead performance and shallow writing."

"Dies in the shadow of The Babadook."

"While The Moogai gets a lot right, it misses the mark when it comes to delivering on its creepy, supernatural premise."

"This material seems perfect for a creepy horror movie, but The Moogai feels... underdeveloped."

"Unfortunately, this well-intentioned film isn’t as scary as it’s trying to be."