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The Return of the Näcken
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The Return of the Näcken

2024-02-15 · 22 min · Not rated

Fantasy · Horror · Science Fiction

The Return of the Näcken is a gothic horror tale about a lonely water demon and her quest for human souls focusing on the existential anguish of being an enchanted creature doomed to an immortal life filled with grief, isolation, and loss.

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Directors
Cassandra Sechler
Production companies
Dreams for Dead Cats Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Emilie StruthersThe Näcken
Anthony A RussellNarrator (voice)
Cassandra SechlerCassandra SechlerFire Dream Witch
Erin Dougherty-CarmagnolaWater Dream Witch
Chanelle PetersonYoung Woman
Barnaby JenkinsMasked Character 5
Rebecca ChalewThe Wise One
Jimbo SpaldingBernard
Kevin ValorMasked Character 2
Finn IolantheEarth Dream Witch

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