The read
A Balasaur Score of 61 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, Metacritic 69/100. Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic69/100
Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do.
55 audience votes
Key crew
- Andrew ThomasOriginal Music Composer
- Stuart McKenzieScreenplay
- Stuart McKenzieDirector
- Miranda HarcourtDirector
Cast
- Timothy SpallCarmody Braque
- Melanie LynskeyKate Chant
- Lucy LawlessMiryam Carlisle
- Nicholas GalitzineSorensen Carlisle
- Erana JamesLaura Chant
- Kate HarcourtWinter Carlisle
- Benji PurchaseJacko Chant
- Ella EdwardNicky Green
- Thomasin McKenzieRose Keaton
- Jess AspinallBryanna Tait
- Aryn AzlanKirsty Lee
- Anapela PolataivaoDaycare Manager
