The Melancholy Fantastic

Suffering from her mother's recent suicide, a delusional young girl falls for an alluring Goth, against the objections of a life-size talking muslin doll. The Melancholy Fantastic is a psychological thriller set during the holidays.

Cast

Amy Crowdis

as Melanie Crow

Robin Lord Taylor

as Dukken (as Robin Taylor)

Josh Caras

as Kenny Wiley

Geneva Carr

as Mrs. Wiley

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