Celia (1989): Cast & Plot
Celia is a 1989 drama horror film directed by Ann Turner, starring Rebecca Smart as Celia Carmichael, Mary-Anne Fahey and Victoria Longley. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Ann Turner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Seon Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Celia About?
The premise of Celia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in rural Australia, the film follows an imaginative yet troubled young girl whose vivid fantasies about evil creatures and oddities serve as a shield for her deep insecurities. As she navigates the challenges of growing up, her innocence is gradually corrupted by the darkness of her inner world.
Celia Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- australia
- child pet relationship
- human animal relationship
- corporal punishment
- pet shop
- animal cruelty
- death of grandmother
- mother daughter relationship
- 1950s
- independent film
- character name as title
- forename as title
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- storybook
- dead body in a bed
- young girl
- girl
- young
- evil
- live action
- folk horror
- australian fantasy
- f rated
- cold war era
- little girl
- australian
- hate
- apology
- child with a gun
- child murders an adult
- urban setting
- tragedy
- married couple
- two brothers
- shot in the chest
- detective
- doctor
- old man
- corpse with eyes open
- mirror
- zoo
- laughter
- raising one's hand
- talking in bed
- man and woman in a bed
- shaking hands
- moving
- refrigerator
- up a tree
- looking out a window
- old woman
Celia Cast & Characters
Rebecca Smart leads the cast as Celia Carmichael, with Mary-Anne Fahey as Pat Carmichael and Victoria Longley as Alice Tanner. Directed by Ann Turner; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ann Turner
- Rebecca Smart as Celia Carmichael
- Mary-Anne Fahey as Pat Carmichael
- Victoria Longley as Alice Tanner
- Martin Sharman as Evan Tanner
Also Starring in Celia
· 24 more- Callie Gray Meryl Tanner
- Adrian Mitchell Karl Tanner
- Alexander Hutchinson Steve Tanner
- Nicholas Eadie Ray Carmichael
- Amelia Frid Stephanie Burke
- Feon Keane Soapy Burke
- Louise Le Nay Debbie Burke
- William Zappa Inspector John Burke
- Clair Couttie Heather Goldman
- John Arnold Detective
- Alex Menglet Mr. Goldman
- Deborra-Lee Furness Miss Greenway
- David Burnett Police Officer
- James Newman Hobyah's Pack
- Robin Cuming Doctor
- Steve Payne Government Official
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- David Ashton Pet Shop Owner
- Peter Lindsay Mike Mayfield
- Irene Inescort Mrs. Casey
- Margaret Ricketts Grandmother
- Shannon McNamara Slim
- Luke Mathews White Knight
- Myles Sharpe Vicar Mitchell
- Phillip Holder Vicar Shaw
More from Ann Turner
More films directed by Ann Turner: Irresistible and Flesh on Glass.
Celia Plot Summary
What happens in Celia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Celia Carmichael is an imaginative eight-year-old in 1957 Box Hill, Australia, who is devastated by her grandmother’s death. After the funeral, Celia envisions a monstrous blue hand of a Hobyah reaching into her bedroom window. When she screams, her mother, Pat Carmichael, comes to comfort her. Pat takes Celia to the backyard where the screeching is revealed to be a possum.
Full summary
The whole story of Celia, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Celia?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What is the name of the eight‑year‑old protagonist?
Celia Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Celia: Child Of Terror” and “Un brutto sogno”.
- Also known as
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- Celia: Child Of Terror
- Un brutto sogno
- סיליה
- 希丽亚
- Celia - Eine Welt zerbricht
- 셀리아
- Селия
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Movies Like Celia
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tideland, Cubbyhouse and The Hallow.
Celia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Celia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Celia?
Celia runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Celia released?
Celia was released on May 18, 1989.
Who directed Celia?
Celia was directed by Ann Turner.
More films by Ann Turner Who is in the cast of Celia?
Celia stars Rebecca Smart as Celia Carmichael, Mary-Anne Fahey as Pat Carmichael and Victoria Longley as Alice Tanner, among 28 credited actors.
Does Celia have a post-credit scene?
No. Celia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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