A professor goes to a small town in Italy to study the story of a witch killed in the early 1800’s, and is drawn into a web of terror and possession as the spirit of the witch attempts to find a new host

Synopsis

Shanda’s River is an indie supernatural horror film paying tribute to the legacy of Italian genre cinema. The story follows Emma, a professor who travels to the small Lombard town of Voghera to investigate the legend of Shanda, a witch executed in the early 1800s whose vengeful spirit has cursed the local river. Once there, Emma becomes trapped in a time loop—waking each day to relive her own murder at the river by dark, supernatural forces. As she desperately seeks a way out, Emma uncovers hidden town secrets, chilling folklore, and the terrifying truth about Shanda’s ongoing quest for a new host.

Mixing time-loop horror with old-school Italian style, the film blends brutal effects, a haunting atmosphere, and classic giallo influences.

Cast & Crew

Main Cast:

• Marcella Braga as Emma
• Claudia Marasca
• Toni Pandolfo
• Margherita Remotti
• Diego Runko

Director: Marco Rosson
Writer: Nicola Pizzi

IMDb Link

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