Odin's Afterbirth

Odin's Afterbirth

2015 · 14 min · ★ 9.5 · Action, Animation, Fantasy

A grotesque fantasy that sees its protagonist ‘Viking Erik’ embark on a relentless quest for vengeance, this 14-minute animated short follows its hero as he battles his way through an army of freaks and monsters and defies the gods that rule his world.

Directed by Joseph Bennett

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