Home / Arts and Entertainment / Haunted Doll Terrorizes Family in 1989 England
Haunted Doll Terrorizes Family in 1989 England
28 Aug
Summary
- The film follows a family's violent haunting after finding a doll.
- It explores themes of depression, identity, and faith with psychosexual undertones.
- Filmmakers aimed for an authentic 1989 aesthetic and relatable emotional core.
The Australian supernatural horror film "Effigy" has concluded its production, with its creators releasing initial images. The movie is set in 1989 England and centers on the Marsh family, who experience a terrifying haunting after discovering a mysterious effigy doll. An entity becomes fixated on the family's daughter, prompting two paranormal investigators to delve into the unsettling case.
Directed by Myles McEwen and Ripley Stevens, "Effigy" incorporates psychosexual undertones while examining themes of depression, identity, and faith. The filmmakers sought to capture the cinematic style of 1989 and imbue the story with a relatable emotional depth, distinguishing it from their previous works. The production was helmed by Black Mandala Films, with Michael Kraetzer and Nicolás Onetti serving as executive producers.
Michael Kraetzer stated that "Effigy" elevates the supernatural horror genre, describing it as a terrifying exorcism with psychosexual elements. The film features South Australian actor Chris Gun, alongside Lauren Koopowitz, David Daradan, and Saya Kraetzer. The filmmakers plan to premiere "Effigy" at a major festival, teasing a chilling presence already at work.
