Follows an archaeologist who travels to Ireland to uncover a long-dead tomb. A threat is released and she will have to fight to keep her teenage daughter from falling under the control of The Morrigan, a vengeful "Pagan War Goddess."
A review of Colum Eastwood’s feature film “The Morrigan” starring Saffron Burrows and Toby Stephens.Filming on location in Northern Ireland provides a beautiful authenticity that elevates the visuals. James Everett’s score is atmospheric and effective, and while the CGI is occasionally distracting, the practical effects are executed quite well. “The Morrigan” boasts a fascinating scholarly hook, but it ultimately loses its way, settling for familiar tropes over fresh storytelling. “The Morrigan” will debut on Digital and Video on Demand on February 3, 2026.
But on a script level, the film doesn’t do anything novel with the well-worn formula it follows. Ultimately, the third act of “The Morrigan” firmly cements its failure to stick the landing with baffling character decisions, questionable CGI, unnecessary plots, predictable outcomes, and a final moment that may induce a few eye rolls.
