The Talisman

The Talisman

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

Acting

Cameron Bright

Jack Sawyer

Cameron Bright

Acting

Marie-Claude Sabourin

Lilly Sawyer "MOM"

Marie-Claude Sabourin

Acting

Raynald Simard

Kidnapper - Werewolf #1

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Luc Morin

Kidnapper - Werewolf #2

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