First Look: Timothy Spall in new supernatural thriller The Changeover

The first image from The Changeover has been released from the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. The film is based on Margaret Mahy’s novel. It stars Timothy Spall, Melanie Lynskey, Lucy Lawless, Nicholas Galitzine, and Erana James.

Sixteen year-old Laura Chant lives with her mother and four-year-old brother Jacko in a low-rent suburb on the edge of earthquake-scarred Christchurch, New Zealand. Laura is drawn into a supernatural battle with an ancient spirit who attacks Jacko and slowly drains the life out of him as the spirit becomes ever younger. Laura discovers her true identity and the supernatural ability within her, and must harness it to save her brother’s life.

The film is directed by Miranda Harcourt and Stuart McKenzie and produced by Emma Slade.

I am really looking forward to watching Spall in a supernatural horror/thriller.