The Morrigan

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.

Cast

Saffron Burrows

as Fiona

James Cosmo

as Francis Crowley

Emily Flain

as Lily

Art Parkinson

as Sean

Jonathan Forbes

as Jonathan Horner

Michael Shea

as Conor

Sean Kearns

as University Dean

Nigel O'Neill

as Treasurer

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

as Ancient Morrigan

Desmond Eastwood

as Rescuer

Reviews

Sierbahnn

Scary monster is good enough Some of these movies rely on too many special effects, and while this movie has its fair share (and some of it quite cheap) the monster is interesting enough on its own, the characters relatable enough, and the narrative paced well enough for it work even without big se...

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