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The Morrigan

The Morrigan

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The Morrigan

"An ancient evil rises."

2026

1h 36m

4.4(5 votes)

Horror

Overview

Archaeologist Fiona travels to Ireland to uncover a long-dead tomb. A threat is released and she will have to fight to keep her teenage daughter from falling under the control of The Morrigan, a vengeful Pagan War Goddess.

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Cowboy Cosmonaut Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Saffron Burrows

Saffron Burrows

Fiona

James Cosmo

James Cosmo

Francis Crowley

Emily Flain

Emily Flain

Lily

Art Parkinson

Art Parkinson

Sean

Jonathan Forbes

Jonathan Forbes

Jonathan Horner

Michael Shea

Michael Shea

Conor

Sean Kearns

Sean Kearns

University Dean

Nigel O'Neill

Nigel O'Neill

Treasurer

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

Ancient Morrigan

Desmond Eastwood

Desmond Eastwood

Rescuer

Creative team

Directed by: Colum Eastwood
Written by: Colum Eastwood
Produced by: Ashley Holberry
Gavin Cosmo Mehrtens

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