Celia (1989)

Directed by

Ann Turner

Genre

horror film

Country

Australia

Runtime

1h 43m

Rated

M

Rating

6.3 of 10 from 46 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

In 1950s Australia, a young girl named Celia lives on the outskirts of Melbourne during the Red Scare. Her imagination and fears blur the line between fantasy and reality, leading to tragic outcomes.

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What happens

Celia (also known as Celia: Child of Terror) is a 1989 Australian horror drama film written and directed by Ann Turner, and starring Rebecca Smart, Nicholas Eadie, Victoria Longley, and Mary-Anne Fahey. Set in 1957, the film centres on an imaginative young girl growing up on the outskirts of Melbourne during the Red Scare, whose fantastical view of the world around her brings about grim results. Released in Australia in 1989 and the United States in 1990, Celia received praise from critics for its performances, particularly that of Smart. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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