Ianthe (2013) (The Kalmar Union)

Ianthe, is a horror film based on the 1828 novel of the same name by the Álengsk writer Heitdís Reventlow. It stars Ryhope Studios' leading actor John Havelock along with much of its usual ensemble cast. It is 93 minutes long.

The plot follows that of the book (see the plot) with some minor changes. The name of the character of 'Arvid' in the novel has been changed to 'Anders', the two lead characters changed from Danes to Anglians and whereas the novel climaxes in the Danish city of Copenhagen the film climaxes in the Anglian city of Bishopwearmouth.

Principal Cast
John Havelock - Christian Henry Menville - Anders Lauren Wight - Ianthe Richard Airey - Conrad Peter Grigson - Chief Reveller Valerie Doxford - Lady Westenra

The film itself was filmed mostly in Ryhope Studios' buildings in Bishopwearmouth though significant scenes were shot outdoors in the Wear valley. The film's faithfulness to the novel has been praised as well as its scope and scale. Whereas previous version such as the 2010 Danish version skip over the chapters set during the Iberian Revolution this version restages the Battle of Nancy with 2,000 extras.