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Nneka the Pretty Serpent

2020 · 141 min

A slow-burning supernatural revenge tale that blends eerie mysticism with emotional turmoil, demanding attention as it unfolds.

Directed by
Tosin Igho
Genres
Horror, Fantasy, Mystery
Starring
Idia Aisien, Bimbo Ademoye, Ndidi Obi
Overview
Years after the mysterious murder of her parents, a traumatized woman gains supernatural powers that aid in her quest for revenge against the killers.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Tosin Igho
Genres
Horror, Fantasy, Mystery
Starring
Idia Aisien, Bimbo Ademoye, Ndidi Obi
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • identity
  • betrayal
  • power
  • family
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror6
Humour2
Realism3
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
horror, fantasy, mystery
Directed by
Tosin Igho
Written by
Baruch Apata
Starring
Idia Aisien, Bimbo Ademoye, Ndidi Obi, Kenneth Okolie, Beverly Osu, Zack Orji, Larry Gaaga, Bovi Ugboma
Music
Clement Kponu
Cinematography
John L. Demps Jr.
Runtime
141 min
Country
Nigeria
Languages
Igbo, English

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