Evil Angels
A family torn apart. A public filled with outrage. A woman accused of murder.
1988 • 120 min • Drama
Synopsis
Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain who, during a family camping trip to Ayers Rock in central Australia, claimed she witnessed a dingo take her baby daughter, Azaria, from their tent. Azaria's body was never found and, after investigations and two public inquests, she is charged with murder.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 68 Audience · 228 · 100%
Based on a true Australian story, a mother claims a dingo took her baby from their tent. With no body found, she faces public scrutiny and eventually murder charges. The film follows her harrowing fight to prove her innocence in a highly publicized court case.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Intense themes of infant loss
- Challenging legal battle
- Emotional distress portrayed
What it models well
- Resilience in the face of injustice
- The strength of a mother’s love
- Fighting for truth
Talk about it after
- The justice system and public opinion
- Grief and loss
- What is circumstantial evidence?
- The role of media in trials
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Top billed cast
Director: Fred Schepisi • Crew: Robert Caswell, Fred Schepisi
Trailers & clips
A Cry in the Dark (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Cry In the Dark, A
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.8/10 (228)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Box office
- $6,908,797
- IMDb
- tt0094924
