Lake Mungo
IMDb6.239k votes
RT96%critics
RT62%audience
豆瓣6.86k votes
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Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
The vibe
A mockumentary about a drowned teenager whose family keeps finding her in photographs. No jump scares to speak of — just grief, secrets, and one buried-phone image that earns its reputation as among the scariest frames in horror. Australia's quiet masterpiece.
Before you press play
- How scary is Lake Mungo?
- On our intensity scale, Lake Mungo rates 3/5 for scares and 5/5 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences. Expect little in the way of jump scares, but a sense of dread that builds steadily and lingers after the credits.
- How gory is Lake Mungo?
- Lake Mungo rates 1/5 for gore — expect almost no gore.
- Where can I stream Lake Mungo?
- Lake Mungo is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
