Picnic at Hanging Rock 'Missing' poster

Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) is a haunting Australian film about the mysterious disappearance of several schoolgirls and their teacher during a picnic at Hanging Rock, Victoria, on Valentine's Day in 1900. Directed by Peter Weir and based on Joan Lindsay's 1967 novel, it blends mystery with poetic horror, leaving viewers with an unsettling sense of loss. This wooden noticeboard is first seen when the girls arrive for their picnic, and later revisited with the missing persons notice added. The melancholic object deepens the mystery, ensuring the film's unanswered questions linger long after the credits roll. It's also a testament to the detailed work of the art department in making a legible notice for a prop that is only seen on screen for a few moments. Picnic at Hanging Rock remains a chilling masterpiece of Australian cinema.