Lost Colony: The Legend of Roanoke

A gloomy, mist-shrouded period chiller that trades scares for atmosphere, feeling like a slow, somber campfire ghost story.

Directed by

Matt Codd

Genres

Tv movie, Horror, Mystery

Starring

Adrian Paul, Frida Farrell, Rhett Giles

Tagline

They came from England to tame the New World, only to become the prey of an ancient evil.

Overview

English colonists arriving on Roanoke Island in 1587 find the fort built years before deserted. Soon after, members of the colony begin to die in horrible ways. Before returning to England for provisions, leader John White puts his son-in-law Ananais Dare in charge, and Dare realizes the island is haunted by Norse spirits. Enlisting the aid of a friendly Native American, Dare attempts to free the spirits from their earthly captivity before the entire colony is lost.

How it feels

Eerie, dark, tense and bleak. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Survival, isolation, faith, death

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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