Guy Pearce (Killing Faith), Teresa Palmer (Lights Out) and Ann Dowd (Hereditary)will lead the cast of upcoming supernatural movie Poor Boy, the feature adaptation of Matt Cameron’s 2009 stage play for the screen.

Jeffrey Walker (Apple Cider Vinegar) is directing the supernatural thriller.

In Poor Boy, “After a near fatal accident on his seventh birthday, a boy awakens from his coma, only to claim to be the reincarnation of a man who died seven years ago. As the boy’s parents and the family of the deceased man wrestle with suspicion and grief, they are faced with two impossible alternatives – are they dealing with a genuine rebirth or a vengeful ghost?”

Guy Pearce said, “Having been part of Poor Boy since first performing it for the Melbourne Theatre Company in 2009, it’s a great thrill to be bringing it to the screen. Matt Cameron’s vivid and emotional story delves into long buried secrets most families would rather forget, exposing universal frailties and truths that I think will captivate audiences everywhere.”

Anthony Buckner, AMP’s Head of Sales & Acquisitions, adds, “AMP is thrilled to launch Poor Boy on the world at AFM. This isn’t your standard ghost tale. It’s an exceptional story with high stakes, a superb cast, and an incredibly talented team to bring this supernatural puzzle to life.”

Deadline first reported on the film.