The Eternal

The Eternal

Evil sleeps, but never dies.

R 1998 · 95 min · ★ 4.8 · Horror, Mystery

An alcoholic American couple travel to Ireland with their son so he can meet his grandmother but they walk in on their crazed uncle who is in the midst of reviving a centuries-old Druid witch.

Directed by Michael Almereyda · Written by Michael Almereyda

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