1) Lake Mungo (2008)

Lake Mungo is a fictional documentary about a family dealing with their daughter Alice’s sudden drowning. The best part is how real it feels—interviews, home videos, and found footage make it look like an actual investigation. As the family unearths secrets, they discover Alice had a hidden life, including an affair with their neighbors. The ending reveals Alice foresaw her own death and recorded eerie footage at Lake Mungo, where her ghost appears. It’s unsettling because it’s quiet and believable, not over-the-top. It didn’t get much attention since it lacks big scares, but its slow-burn approach leaves a lasting impact.
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