Monolith

A disgraced investigative journalist attempts to revive her professional standing by launching a podcast focused on unsolved mysteries. While searching for a headline-grabbing story, she investigates reports of mysterious black objects that allegedly alter the lives of those who possess them. As her episodes gain global popularity, she connects with people worldwide who have encountered these artifacts, eventually uncovering an alien conspiracy and lies regarding her own past.

This Australian production was directed by Matt Vesely and written by Lucy Campbell. The film features Lily Sullivan in the lead role as the interviewer, with a supporting voice cast that includes Ling Cooper Tang, Ansuya Nathan, Erik Thomson, Terence Crawford, and Matt Crook. The project was produced by the South Australian Film Corporation, the Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund, and Black Cat White Rabbit Productions.

The movie received a mixed to positive reception from audiences, holding a 5.8 rating on IMDb based on 6,700 votes and a 6.1 rating on TMDB from 235 votes. Film critics gave the work a higher score of 6.8 based on 55 reviews, suggesting a more favorable response from professional reviewers than from the general public.