The Moogai is both monster and metaphor, but unfortunately, this well-intentioned film isn’t as scary as it’s trying to be.
’s new horror movie, the Moogai serves as monster and metaphor. It’s a spirit that steals children, a crime that evokes instant comparisons with the Australian authorities responsible for removing generations of Aboriginal children from their parents to place them in the unreliable care of the state.
This means she regards Ruth’s reappearance in her life as a mixed blessing. Although she wanted to meet her, she was unprepared for the reality. With Ruth’s traditional beliefs and devotion to Aboriginal culture, she is often at odds with the life Sarah has made for herself.
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