The Changeover

Sep 28, 2017

1h 35m

★ 5.6

Overview

Laura Chant, 16, lives with her mother and four-year-old brother Jacko in a poor new suburb on the edge of a partially demolished Christchurch, New Zealand. Laura is drawn into a supernatural battle with an ancient spirit who attacks Jacko and slowly drains the life out of him as the spirit becomes ever younger. Laura discovers her true identity and the supernatural ability within her, and must harness it to save her brother's life.

Genres

Fantasy

Thriller

Horror

Production Companies

Firefly Films

The Changeover Trailers

Cast

Carmody Braque

Timothy Spall

Kate Chant

Melanie Lynskey

Miryam Carlisle

Lucy Lawless

Sorensen Carlisle

Nicholas Galitzine

Laura Chant

Erana James

Winter Carlisle

Kate Harcourt

Jacko Chant

Benji Purchase

Nicky Green

Ella Edward

Rose Keaton

Thomasin McKenzie

Bryanna Tait

Jess Aspinall

Kirsty Lee

Aryn Azlan

Daycare Manager

Anapela Polataivao

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