The Melancholy Fantastic
Happy holidays?
2011 · 100 min · ★ 4.0 · Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Thriller
Suffering from her mother's recent suicide, a delusional young girl falls for an alluring Goth, against the objections of a life-size talking muslin doll. The Melancholy Fantastic is a psychological thriller set during the holidays.
Directed by A.D. Calvo · Written by A.D. Calvo
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Robin Lord Taylor Dukken (as Robin Taylor) -
Josh Caras Kenny Wiley -
Geneva Carr Mrs. Wiley
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