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The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf

2021 · 83 min

A dark, brisk animated fantasy that blends brutal monster action with a bittersweet, reflective edge.

Directed by: Han Kwang Il
Genres: Animation, Action, Fantasy
Starring: Theo James, Mary McDonnell, Lara Pulver

Tagline: Face your demons.
Overview: Escaping from poverty to become a witcher, Vesemir slays monsters for coin and glory, but when a new menace rises, he must face the demons of his past.

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Directed by: Han Kwang Il
Genres: Animation, Action, Fantasy
Starring: Theo James, Mary McDonnell, Lara Pulver

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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
betrayal
corruption
grief
redemption
Places: fantasy world
countryside
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: animated
twist ending
Content intensity: Gore strong
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild

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Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	8
Horror	5
Humour	3
Realism	3
Romance	3
Tension	7
Darkness	8
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	7

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Genres: animation, action, fantasy
Directed by: Han Kwang Il
Written by: Beau DeMayo
Starring: Theo James, Mary McDonnell, Lara Pulver, Graham McTavish, Tom Canton, David Errigo Jr., Jennifer Hale, Kari Wahlgren
Music: Brian D'Oliveira
Runtime: 83 min
Country: Poland, South Korea, United States of America
Languages: English

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