A South Australian urban legend comes terrifyingly to life in this atmospheric horror from Ursula Dabrowsky. When two friends awaken the spirit of Ruby Bland in a remote cemetery, they find themselves trapped between a supernatural curse and a very real human predator.
2026
Ruby, Ruby
2026
Ruby, Ruby
World Premiere.
Director
Ursula Dabrowsky
Runtime
85 Minutes
Country
Australia
Classification
Unclassified 18+
Drawn from the haunting folklore of Kapunda, Ruby, Ruby reimagines one of South Australia's most chilling urban legends for the screen. More than a century after the tragic death of Ruby Bland, her story continues to echo through an abandoned cemetery said to be among Australia's most haunted places. Curious to test the legend for themselves, friends Ollie and Hannah venture into the remote bushland to pay their respects. But when a forbidden ritual awakens Ruby's spirit, their pilgrimage becomes a terrifying struggle for survival. Written and directed by South Australian genre filmmaker Ursula Dabrowsky, Ruby, Ruby combines supernatural horror, psychological suspense and survival thriller elements into a gripping tale of buried trauma and unresolved injustice. Anchored by strong performances from Sarah Jeavons and Luca Sardelis, this atmospheric horror story explores the lingering consequences of violence, silence and the stories communities choose to forget.
Film Credits
Director
Ursula Dabrowsky
Year
2026
Country
Australia
Language
English
Type
Feature Fiction
Program Strand
Late Night
Producer
Antony I. Ginnane & Sue Brown
Writer
Ursula Dabrowsky
Cinematographer
David Gregan
Editor
Wilson Tran
Cast
Asha O’Connell, Barrie Cotton, Henry Cooper, Jordan Cowan, Luca Sardelis, Sarah Jeavons & Tommy Darwin
Music
Justin Pounsett
Genre
Horror, Psychological & Thriller
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