Almost Afraid
Simon Britton, documentarian and skeptic, visits Brisbane's most haunted house to investigate reports of paranormal activity.
Why it matters
Directors
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
14
Supernatural
100
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
0
Survival
17
Phobia triggers
Pairs Well With
Production History
Intelligence Brief
Almost Afraid revives the found-footage haunt trope with a sharp, skeptical lens rooted in Brisbane's real-world legends.
- Why it matters: The film taps into Australia's underexplored haunted locales, offering fresh geography to the paranormal thriller subgenre.
- What we know: Directed by Sebastian Wells Chavez and Cameron Joseph Walker, it follows a skeptic documentarian probing a notorious Brisbane haunt, blending authenticity with tension.
- Who's involved: Cameron Joseph Walker pulls double duty as co-director and lead; rising talents Siena D'Arienzo, Naire McDonald, and Olivia van Gool round out the cast.
- The buzz: Early whispers highlight its atmospheric build and restrained scares, signaling a thoughtful addition to contemporary Aussie horror narratives.
Trailers
Almost Afraid | with Simon Britton | Archival Trailer (1999)
Production Intel
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $1,200
- Filming Locations
- Australia