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The Figurine

Name: The Figurine
Released: 2009

2009

Two friends stumble on a mysterious carved figurine in an abandoned shrine, said to grant seven years of good fortune — but the legend hides a darker second half, and their charmed lives begin to unravel. A stylish Nollywood supernatural thriller.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from Nigeria

This film is stop 2 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Nigeria. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

Watching this film stamps Nigeria in the 196 country film challenge.