At only 21 and with six features already to her name, Adelaide filmmaker Alice Maio Mackay (Carnage for Christmas, MQFF 2024) has quickly become one of the boldest voices in independent trans cinema, and this might be her best one yet. Witchy, goth, and gloriously badass, it channels the spirit of The Craft while showcasing Mackay’s signature edge and imagination.

After leaving her transphobic hometown behind, Anna begins dating goth tattoo artist Gen. They discover they share supernatural powers, but their newfound connection takes a dark turn when they accidentally summon a demon through a sick neck tattoo given to sensitive guitarist Danny. As Danny begins feeding off their friends, Anna and Gen must save everyone before it’s too late.

This feature will be preceded by the fiendishly brilliant Australia short, The Dysphoria (DIR: Kylie Aoibheann).

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