The Changeover

Based on the acclaimed novel by Maraget Mahy, The Changeover tells the story of Laura, who loses her little brother in earthquake-scarred Christchurch. A decrepit old man marks the child’s hand with a noxious stamp. Jacko sickens...
New Zealand Production
Feature 2017 Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Thriller, Family 93.00 minutes
The Changeover DM2275
Set in post-earthquake Christchurch, The Changeover is a supernatural thriller about a troubled teenager who must become a witch in order to destroy an ancient spirit sucking the life out of her little brother.
2017: Rome Film Festival
Sydney International Film Festival
2018: Imagine Film Festival
Amsterdam
Cleveland International Film Festival
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
BUFF International Film Festival
Malmö

Directors

Miranda Harcourt
Stuart McKenzie

Producers

Emma Slade

Screenplay Writers

Stuart McKenzie

Executive Producers

Angela Littlejohn
Richard Fletcher

Cast

Timothy Spall
Carmody Braque
Lucy Lawless
Miryam Carlisle
Melanie Lynskey
Kate Chant
Erana James
Laura Chant
Benji Purchase
Jacko Chant

Crew

Andrew Stroud | DOP
Iain Aitken | Production Designer
Dan Kircher | Editor
Victoria Dabbs | Line Producer

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