Alison's Birthday

Alison's Birthday (1979)

Genres - Mystery, Drama  |   Sub-Genres - Supernatural Horror  |   Run Time - 98 min.  |   Countries - Australia  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Cavett Binion

After receiving a cryptic warning while playing with a Ouija board, a young woman (Joanne Samuel) becomes more than a little apprehensive about her upcoming 19th birthday party. It seems her late father is sending her a message, attempting to dissuade her from attending the celebration at the cottage of her aunt and uncle -- where a secret society of Druids plan to offer her body as a vessel for an ancient Celtic god. This small, low-key Australian production features some interesting plot twists and a fair amount of suspense, and is marked by the appealing presence of Samuel (the doomed wife of Mel Gibson's Mad Max). Produced by actor David Hemmings and released initially in 1979, the film was eventually picked up for U.S. distribution in 1984.

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curse, ghost, possession, Satanism, supernatural-forces, teenagers