The Pretty Serpent: Nneka

: A woman desperate for a child makes a pact with the river goddess. The child, Nneka, is born with supernatural powers and grows up to seduce married men, stealing their money and souls to satisfy the spirit possessing her.

In 2020, Play Network Studios released a high-budget remake directed by Tosin Igho, bringing the story to a new generation. Nneka the Pretty Serpent

: It was shot in Igbo with English subtitles and achieved massive commercial success. It is credited with starting the trend of movies where possessed individuals are eventually "cleansed" by Christian pastors. : A woman desperate for a child makes

Directed by Zeb Ejiro, the original film is celebrated for its blend of traditional African mythology—specifically the "Mami Wata" (river goddess) legend—and modern horror. Nneka the Pretty Serpent