Emily's Ghost
Emily's Ghost

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Emily's Ghost

1992
Movie
65 min
English

Emily, a young Edwardian girl stifled by the constraints put on the women of her time, moves with her family to the ancestral home in the country, and begins to see the ghost of another girl.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: John PowerGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A young woman named Emily inherits a sprawling sheep station in the Australian outback. While dealing with the isolation and the challenges of running the property, she begins to experience strange occurrences that suggest the presence of a ghost. She must uncover the mystery of the spirit and confront her own past to find peace and secure her future.

Critical Reception

Emily's Ghost received a mixed to positive reception, with praise often directed at the atmospheric setting and Rebecca Rigg's performance. Some critics found the pacing to be a bit slow, but it was generally considered a well-made Australian drama with supernatural undertones.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric portrayal of the Australian landscape.

  • Rebecca Rigg's central performance was often highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some found the supernatural elements underdeveloped or the plot too predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but general sentiment suggests it was seen as a decent, albeit not groundbreaking, Australian drama with a touch of the supernatural.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around Mudgee, New South Wales, showcasing the rugged beauty of the Australian outback.

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