Handling the Undead (film)
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| Directed by | Thea Hvistendahl |
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| Based on | Handling the Undead by John Ajvide Lindqvist |
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| Cinematography | Pål Ulvik Rokseth |
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| Music by | Peter Raeburn |
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| Distributed by | Nordisk Film |
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Running time | 99 minutes[1] |
| Country | Norway |
| Language | Norwegian |
Handling the Undead is a 2024 Norwegian horror mystery film, directed by Thea Hvistendahl from a screenplay by Hvistendahl and John Ajvide Lindqvist, based upon the novel of the same name by Lindqvist. It stars Renate Reinsve, Bjørn Sundquist, Bente Børsum, Anders Danielsen Lie, Bahar Pars and Inesa Dauksta.
It had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on 20 January 2024, and was released in Norway on 9 February 2024, by Nordisk Film.
Premise[edit]
Three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones inexplicably return.[2]
Cast[edit]
- Renate Reinsve as Anna
- Bjørn Sundquist as Mahler
- Bente Børsum as Tora
- Anders Danielsen Lie as David
- Bahar Pars as Eva
- Inesa Dauksta
- Kian Hansen as Kian
- Olga Damani as Elisabet
Production[edit]
In August 2022, it was announced Renate Reinsve, Bjørn Sundquist, Bente Børsum, Anders Danielsen Lie, Bahar Pars and Inesa Dauksta had joined the cast of the film, with Thea Hvistendahl directing from a screenplay she wrote alongside John Ajvide Lindqvist, based upon the novel of the same name, with Nordisk Film set to distribute in Norway.[3]
Release[edit]
It had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on 20 January 2024.[4] Prior to, Neon acquired US and UK distribution rights to the film.[5] It also screened at the Gothenburg Film Festival on 26 January 2024.[6][7] It was released in Norway on 9 February 2024.[8]
Reception[edit]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 81% of 36 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.4/10.[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 72 out of 100, based on 12 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Handling the Undead". Sundance Film Festival. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Davis, Edward (6 December 2023). "'Handling The Undead' Teaser Trailer: Renate Reinsve Stars In A Norwegian Horror From The 'Let The Right One In' Writer". The Playlist. Archived from the original on 13 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Bałaga, Marta (25 August 2022). "'A Zombie Film Unlike Anything Before': TrustNordisk Picks Up Norway's 'Handling the Undead' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (6 December 2023). "Sundance Unveils Packed 2024 Lineup That Includes A.I., Pedro Pascal, Kristen Stewart, Satan, Devo & Steven Yeun". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 11 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (7 September 2022). "Neon Boards Thea Hvistendahl's Horror-Drama 'Handling The Undead' Starring 'The Worst Person In The World' Breakout Renate Reinsve". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 7 September 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Handling the Undead". Gothenburg Film Festival. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Pham, Annika (9 January 2024). "Göteborg Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup, Sets Sidse Babett Knudsen Honor and Thierry Fremaux-Ruben Ostlund Conversation". Variety. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Handling the Undead by Thea Hvistendahl selected for 2024 Sundance Film Festival". Nordisk Film. 5 December 2023. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Handling the Undead". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Handling the Undead". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
