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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageIcelandic
CertificationNR
GenresTV Movie, Horror
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DirectorEgill Eðvarðsson
WritersEgill Eðvarðsson
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Deacon of Dark River
About The Deacon of Dark River
A story based on the folk tale of the ghost Djákninn from Myrká set in modern day Iceland.
Directed by Egill Eðvarðsson, The Deacon of Dark River leans on a strong ensemble — Valdimar Örn Flygenring, María Ólafsdóttir, Guðrún Ásmundsdóttir — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about tv movie titles of 1988.
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