Skammerens Datter Ii: Slangens Gave (2019) May 2026

Reviewers from IMDb and Letterboxd share a mix of disappointment and appreciation for the sequel's atmosphere.

Critics noted the plot felt split and "indecisive," with Dina’s storyline separate from the prisoners for much of the 90-minute runtime. Production and Technical Quality

Unusually, the film skips the second book in Lene Kaaberbøl's series and jumps directly to the third, The Serpent Gift . Skammerens Datter II: Slangens Gave (2019)

Rebecca Emilie Sattrup (Dina) and Jakob Oftebro (Nico) are noted for solid performances that help ground the "sacred feminine and masculine" themes.

The recasting of Drakan was criticized by some as failing to capture the menace of the original actor. Reviewers from IMDb and Letterboxd share a mix

The story leans harder into its "YA/PG" roots, focusing on two parallel coming-of-age journeys: Dina’s struggle with her father's legacy and Nico's growth into a hero.

“The script is so weak that I can't see the actors had much to work with. Worth watching for the gorgeous scenery.” m.imdb.com Rebecca Emilie Sattrup (Dina) and Jakob Oftebro (Nico)

Skammerens Datter II: Slangens Gave (2019), directed by Ask Hasselbalch , is a fantasy adventure that continues the story of Dina, a young girl with the magical ability to see people's deepest shame. While some reviewers from Berlingske praised its expanded scope and character depth, others found it to be a "watered-down" sequel compared to the 2015 original. Plot and Narrative Choices