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The Talisman

The Talisman

20086.50h 7m

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.

Directed by Mathieu Ratthe
Written by Mathieu Ratthe, Stephen King, Peter Straub
Produced by Mathieu Ratthe
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Top Cast

Cameron Bright

Cameron Bright

Jack Sawyer

Marie-Claude Sabourin

Marie-Claude Sabourin

Lilly Sawyer "MOM"

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Raynald Simard

Kidnapper - Werewolf #1

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Luc Morin

Kidnapper - Werewolf #2

Themes & Keywords

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About The Talisman

The Talisman is a fantasy, horror, mystery, adventure film released in 2008 exploring themes of demo, short film, dollar baby. Directed by Mathieu Ratthe, it stars Cameron Bright, Marie-Claude Sabourin, Raynald Simard. 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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