The Talisman

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The Talisman

2008

0h 7m

6.5(2 votes)

Fantasy

Horror

Mystery

Adventure

Overview

This short film, based on the novel by Stephen King and Peter Straub, was produced to demonstrate the direction of a full Talisman adaptation.

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4 members

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Cameron Bright

Jack Sawyer

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Marie-Claude Sabourin

Lilly Sawyer "MOM"

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Raynald Simard

Kidnapper - Werewolf #1

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Luc Morin

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