The Melancholy Fantastic

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The Melancholy Fantastic

"Happy holidays?"

2011

1h 40m

4.5(6 votes)

Drama

Fantasy

Horror

Romance

Thriller

Overview

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.

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4 members

Acting

Amy Crowdis

Melanie Crow

No Image

Acting

Robin Lord Taylor

Dukken (as Robin Taylor)

Acting

Josh Caras

Kenny Wiley

Acting

Geneva Carr

Mrs. Wiley

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