Creature Features & Animal Horror

The Moogai review: Jon Bell’s Indigenous Australian horror film attempts to blend post-partum anxiety with colonial trauma through supernatural scares. While the creature design works and cultural themes matter, the execution feels disconnected from its own ambitious goals. Our spoiler-free review examines how this 2024 horror film handles generational trauma, family dynamics, and the challenge of making accessible cultural horror that doesn’t sacrifice authenticity for mainstream appeal.