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

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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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