

Midwinter Sacrifice(1946)
A mythic depiction of a pagan sacrifice in prehistoric Sweden.
Movie: Midwinter Sacrifice

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A mythic depiction of a pagan sacrifice in prehistoric Sweden.
Release Date
1946-05-25
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5.8
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