The first look frames Effigy as an Australian supernatural thriller set in 1989 England, focusing on a family besieged by a disturbing haunting tied to a carved effigy. A menacing presence fixates on the family’s daughter, drawing two paranormal investigators into a case that spirals into upheaval.
Premise and setting
Effigy centers on the Marsh family as a brutal haunting erupts after an enigmatic effigy is unearthed, turning their home into a site of fear. A malevolent force fixates on the household’s daughter, pulling two paranormal investigators into the escalating mystery.
Creative team and production status
Directed by Myles McEwen and Ripley Stevens, Effigy features Chris Gun, Lauren Koopowitz, David Daradan and Saya Kraetzer in the cast. Black Mandala Films produced the project, with Michael Kraetzer and Nicolás Onetti acting as executive producers.
Production notes
The production aims to echo late-1980s cinema while exploring themes of fear and a family under siege.
Festival plans
With filming complete, Effigy is poised for festival play in the near future.
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