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Harald Eilertsen

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Achoura (Morocco/France, 2018)

Harald Eilertsen

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 14:22:26 +0100

To my knowledge Achoura is the only Moroccan horror film to reach international audiences. It's also the debut of director Talal Selhami, and a pretty strong debut it is. During the eve of Achoura, an important celebration in Morocco (and most of the Islamic world,) a group of friends have a terrifying experience in which one of the group is lost. They wow to never speak of again, and over time collectively suppress the happening from their minds. That is, until children start disappearing, and the lost brother resurfaces.

The story works really well, and the cinematography is beautiful. This is absolutely a film worth seeing if you're into horror films. While it has it's flaws, it comes out as a great film over all. It does at times feel a bit too digital, and some scenes would be way more scary if the monster was less exposed. Those are minor gripes though, the film carries itself quite well. Recommended.

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Exterminadores do Além Contra a Loira do Banheiro (Brazil, 2018)

Harald Eilertsen

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 21:15:35 +0100

English title: Ghost Killers vs. Bloody Mary

This film did not manage to catch my fancy. We follow a gang of "youtubers" (what a horribly meaningless word!) that tries to make a living by making fake ghost hunting videos. When they get called out to clear out a ghost haunting the toilets of a school, with instructions on being as discreet as possible, we already know where this is going. The haunting appears to be all to real, and our ghostbusters wannabe's find themselves deep into waters they're not convinced they can handle. In itself this could be an interesting concept, but it fails on simply being too silly. The humour is too shallow to interest me. I believe it is a film that can work quite well on a younger audience, though.

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Der goldene Handschuh (Germany, 2019)

Harald Eilertsen

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 20:50:49 +0100

English title: The Golden Glove

Along with Spiral and Koko-di, Koko-da, Der goldene Handschuh was definitely one of the films that made the strongest impression from Ramaskrik 2019. Based on the novel with the same name, it portrays the german serial killer Fritz Honka, who between 1970 and 1975 killed at least four prostitutes from the Hamburg Reeperbahn district. The film gets the name from his regular hangout, the bar where he aøsp picked up his women. This is a gritty and dirty film. Both the scenery and the characters feels run down, dirty and obsolete. Honka, played by Jonas Dassler is an utterly unsympathetic alcoholic with no prospect of a future. The other characters we meet at the goldene Handschuh isn't any better. The environment and atmosphere is perfectly portrayed in the film, almost to the extent you can smell it.

I felt dirty after watching this film. I think you will do too. Bring pickled sausages, a glass of mustard, and enjoy. This is a ride into a dirty social realism that will linger with you for a long time. Highly recommended!

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Karsten Meyer

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 21:54:18 +0100 from Diaspora

I saw the film. It's very ugly. This song lingered with me for a while.

Harald Eilertsen

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 09:56:21 +0100

@Karsten Meyer Yes, ugly is the word. Thanks for the link to the song.

Downs of the Dead (Norway, 2019)

Harald Eilertsen

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 16:17:04 +0100

The award for the least politically correct title at Ramaskrik 2019 went to Downs of the Dead! At least it would have, if such an award existed. The film, however was a 20 minute rolercoaster zombie apocalypse comedy, about how a mental institution tries to cope with the outbreak of (you guessed it) the zombie apocalypse. Everything you expect is here: Heroism, deceit, romance, zombies, cheezy music and splattering gore. And it's all on a mental institution! What's not to like?

This was the exam film from a group of students at Westerdals school of arts. They were present for the screening of the film, and answered questions about it afterwards.

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Memory: The Origins of Alien (USA, 2019)

Harald Eilertsen

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 17:48:08 +0100

Another extremely late review from last years Ramaskrik festival. While I like documentaries in general, I don't often prioritize them at festivals. I feel I can get the same experience watching them as home as at a festival, and they're often a bit easier to find too. This time however, the schedule fit just perfectly for me to take a look at Memory: The Origins of Alien, Alaxandre O. Philippes new documentary about the origin and production of Ridley Scotts masterpiece Alien. It took a different turn than what I expected. The film focuses a lot on the mythological underpinnings, and the early work and sketches by Dan O'Bannon which lead up to the final script and the movie.

This is definitely a documentary for film enthusiasts, and particularly fans of Alien. And it's a very good one at that. The depth at which the material is covered is quite remarkable. I absolutely recommend this film, if this seems interesting to you.

Alexandre Phillipe was present at the screening and the festival, and did both an introduction before the screening, and answered questions after it. He has been to Ramaskrik before with 78/52, his documentary about the shower scene in Psycho. (Which I haven't seen yet.)

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Lil' Beanie

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 06:28:52 +0100 from Diaspora

@Alien (A23P)! :)

Lil' Beanie

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 06:29:44 +0100 from Diaspora

had to wait something like 6 films just to see the Alien!

Here Comes Hell (UK, 2019)

Harald Eilertsen

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 21:25:54 +0100

Here Comes Hell was one of the films that surprised me the most at this years Ramaskrik. I had no expectations before seeing it, but it quickly was clear I was in for a good time! A somewhat amateur production (a total budget of £22000), but shot in a beautiful black and white 4:3 format, this film mixes the feel of 1930's B-films with inspiration from Evil Dead, Braindead, Agatha Christie and early Hitchcock. It's over the top in every way, and a lot of fun while it lasts. Definitely one to watch!

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Alexandre Hannud Abdo

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 12:29:38 +0100

wow...

The Barge People (UK, 2018)

Harald Eilertsen

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 16:57:23 +0100

I chose The Barge People as the starter for the second day at Ramaskrik 2019. A cosy, slow barge ride up the English canal system, until it's not so cosy anymore. This is a fairly traditional horror in the vein of many others. It's not trying to be a unique film, or break new ground, but aims for good entertainment. I was entertained, and thought it was a good start of the day.

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Satanic Panic (USA, 2019)

Harald Eilertsen

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 21:43:17 +0100

This is a whimsical comedy about a pizza delivery girl who is being sent out to one of the far off suburbs to deliver an order. Naturally the residents of the delivery address are rather strange, and leaves her with no tip. Things quickly escalate when she refuses to take no for an answer.

To me this was a great end of the first day at Ramaskrik 2019. A fun, tounge in cheek, satanic scare film with well written dialogue, nice splashes of blood and entertaining characters. Some may find it too whimsical though. If horror comedies are not your thing, this one won't be either. I had fun, though.

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De Dødes Tjern (Norway, 2019)

Harald Eilertsen

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 22:29:27 +0100

English title: Lake of Death

The official opening film at Ramaskrik this year was the Norwegian De Dødes Tjern (Lake of Death). This was a mixed experience for me. The film is based on the same story as the older Norwegian film with the same name from 1958, which is a major part of Norwegian film history, and a great, atmospheric horror film. The new version does spin a slightly different story than the original, which was some sort of a relief. A plain remake would be pointless in my opinion.

The story itself is good, and apart from some continuity blisters, and holes in the story itself, it is a technically well crafted film. The cinematography, lighting and sound work is all top notch. Also the main character Lillian, played by Iben Akerlie is well portrayed. Almost without uttering a word during the entire film she's able to carry the story well. The problem is that she's the only interesting character in the entire cast. The rest are forgettable, and feel more like extras than actual cast.

In the end, De Dødes Tjern isn't a bad film, but not all that good either. It does have some good moments, but sadly not enough to make it interesting.

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Harpoon (Canada, 2019)

Harald Eilertsen

Sat, 16 Nov 2019 12:14:10 +0100

A group of friends are stranded on a Yacht in the middle of the ocean with food and water supplies quickly draining. While an interesting setting for a drama, and the at times witty dialogue and story telling, Harpoon becomes a bit longwinded and too static. The film does picks up in the end, but I'm not entirely sure I think it was worth the wait. A bit sad, since the premise from the beginning of the film had a lot of potential, and built up to something that could have been a lot more interesting.

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Red Letter Day (Canada, 2019)

Harald Eilertsen

Sat, 16 Nov 2019 11:19:12 +0100

Another Canadian film watched at this years Ramaskrik horror film festival in Norway. In Red Letter Day a sleepy suburban town wakes up to everyoe receiving a mysterious letter in a red envelope with instructions for who to kill, or they will kill you first. An interesting concept treated with just enough humour to make it entertaining. I found Red Letter Day to be a light hearted and fun watch.

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Z (Canada, 2019)

Harald Eilertsen

Sat, 16 Nov 2019 00:10:08 +0100 last edited: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 21:44:12 +0100

There was quite a few Canadian films at Ramaskrik this year, and Z was one of those I had quite some expectations to. The film is written and directed by Brandon Christensen, who also did Still/Born, with extra writing credits to Colin Minihan who also wrote What Keeps You Alive, both favourites from Ramaskrik a couple of years backand last year respectively. Z is a fairly traditional, but technically well executed horror. It's at times quite creepy, and both the kid and the adult cast does good performances. Still it never manages to reach the level of either of the above mentioned films, and thus comes down as a bit of a disappointment.

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Spiral (Canada, 2019)

Harald Eilertsen

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 23:45:17 +0100

Spiral is a suspenseful and an extremely well told story. What at first seems like a psychological drama, turns into a slow creepy horror where the viewer is constantly torn between doubting the main characters sanity and the actions and motifs of the surrounding cast. It manages to keep the suspense and the actual underlying story shrouded in mystery until the very end. As such it's not unthinkable to compare it to Jordan Peele's Get Out. As with Get Out, this film also deals with prejudice and discrimination in a way that is unique and thought provoking. While there are some traditional horror elements in the film, they are spread out and not too pervasive. The real horror unfolds with the story, which is where the focus of the film is.

I think Spiral has to be my absolute favourite from this years Ramaskrik horror film festival. While there was many contenders, after letting it sink in for almost a month, Spiral still stands out as the strongest.

Highly recommended!

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Koko-di, Koko-da (Sweden/Denmark, 2019)

Harald Eilertsen

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 18:59:12 +0200

After a tragic event a grieving couple is caught in a repeating, surreal nightmare that manifests itself as a camping trip disturbed by a shady band of sideshow artists.

A brilliantly executed and unique film that shows you can make great horror without going for the supernatural, or special effects. The simple story and a solid performance by the actors is enough in itself. This Swedish/Danish production will play games with your mind and keep surprising you throughout. It's heavy on symbolism, and open for many interpretations. This is one of those films that will reward you more the less you know about it in advance. But do watch it!

One of my favourites from this years Ramaskrik horror film festival in Oppdal, Norway. Highly recommended!

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SRV

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 16:25:55 +0200 from ActivityPub

@harald Added this to my watchlist. And only because you said it doesn't have supernatural and special effects. 😌

But I'm sure that even then I'll be sleeping with the lights on later on. 😨

Harald Eilertsen

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:29:06 +0200

@SRV Haha! Hope you will like it too!

Harald Eilertsen

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:29:12 +0200

Da er det i gang! Fire dager med skrekkfilm begynner nuh!

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Horrorlegenden Brian Yuzna til Ramaskrik 2019

Harald Eilertsen

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 18:13:32 +0200

Brian Yuzna står bak flere av de største horrorklassikerne fra skrekkfilmens tiår 80-tallet. «Re-Animator», «Society» og «From Beyond» er alle filmer produsert, regissert eller skrevet av Yuzna. Filmskaperen har preget horrorsjangeren i tre tiår og nå kommer han for første gang til Norge, og Ramaskrik Filmfestival 17. – 20. oktober.

Årets første annonsering fra Ramaskrik lover allerede veldig bra for årets festival!

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Ramaskrik 2018 - Day 4

Harald Eilertsen

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:19:55 +0200 last edited: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:07:33 +0100

Sunday was the fourth and last day of the Ramaskrik Horror film festival. Only two more films on my programme until the festival was over, and there was time to catch the train back home.

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The House That Jack Built (2018, Denmark): Lars von Trier is an artist, and has always been one of my favourite directors. So I was quite excited about this one. The film does not disappoint. This is probably the most lighthearted film he has made since The Idiots (1998, Denmark), but as always there's a dark shadow the underlines everything. Humorous, philosophical, dark. Well worth the two and a half hour of your life!

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Videomannen (The Videoman, 2018, Sweden): A trip down nostalgia lane for those of us who grew up with VHS, 80's horror films and video rental shops. As director Kristian Söderström said himself when introducing the film, this is not a horror film, but a film about horror and VHS fans. A great film and a great ending of the festival on my part.

Then it's all over. The big empty sets in, and it's time to look forward to Ramaskrik 2019! Which according to unconfirmed rumors is to happen at Oct 17 - 20, 2019. Hope to see you there!

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Ramaskrik 2018 - Day 3

Harald Eilertsen

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:46:36 +0200 last edited: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:07:53 +0100

Saturday, third day of Ramaskrik Horror Film Festival!

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I started the day with I'll Take Your Dead (2018, Canada). A big surprise for my part, a film that's both sweet and somewhat brutal at the same time. More of a thriller with horror elements than a pure horror film, but a very good one at that. Highly recommended!

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Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich (2018, USA). A horror/splatter complete with comic geeks, nazi puppets, collectors and a mad scientist. What could possibly go wrong? A very entertaining movie with a great number of fantastic splats!

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Mandy (2018, USA) was a film that didn't quite catch me. Nicholas Cage plays Nicholas Cage as usual, the scenography, the cinematography, the sound and the music is all very beautiful, but it lacks the actual movie.

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The Cleaning Lady (2018, USA) on the other hand, was a fantastic movie which managed to surprise and captivate on many levels. A great flick that will keep you thinking for quite a while afterwards. Highly recommended!

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Anna and the Apocalypse (2017, UK). Ending the day with a wee bit of singing and dancing seemed like the obvios choice. While I usually enjoy musicals, especially the horror kind, this one failed to rock me. The songs are too forgettable, and the story is too traditional to captivate. It's not that it's a bad movie, it has it's moments, but falls short of being the partystarter I was hoping for. Others loved it though...

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Ramaskrik 2018 - Day 2

Harald Eilertsen

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 08:29:47 +0200 last edited: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:08:28 +0100

Another really great day at the Ramaskrik Horror Film Festival yesterday. Managed six films, sp was pretty baked by the end of the day.

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What Keeps You Alive (2018, Canada): Very beautiful, and quite surprising plot. A tad long, but highly recommended!

Killungard (2018, Norway): Some of the key people behind O'Hellige Jul has made a traditional ghost story. It is an amateur production, but a very good one at that! Refreshing to see a pure ghost story in this setting.

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The Dark (Austria/Canada): Refreshing and very different take on what falls a bit between a zombie and monster film, but in the end is neither. I liked this a lot, highly recommended!

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You Shall not Sleep (2018, Spain/Argentine/Uruguay): Another film that goes it's own ways. A tad slow to begin with, but it really picks up as it progresses. Original and again a rather surprising story.

Terrified (Argentine): Well executed ghost/monster/haunted house film that still end up being a bit too traditional for my taste. It's far from a bad film, but I think it hits better for a slightly younger audience.

Ghost Storied (UK): An antology film that I feel did not deliver on it's premise. Again, not a bad film, quite entertaining at times, but a bit shallow and simplistic compared to what it promised. Some others liked this one very much though, so depends on your tastes.

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Ramaskrik 2018 - Day 1

Harald Eilertsen

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 08:59:42 +0200 last edited: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:08:46 +0100

One Cut of the Dead (2018, Japan): Interesting and well executed. The premise is quite different than what you expect from the first 40 min of the movie. Original and refreshing. A bit unlucky with the version we got as the subtitles did not sync with the audio and was by the end leading with several minutes. I'm sure it will be even better when you can actually follow the dialogue.

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Framed (2018, Spain): Another social media critique/exploitation film. Probably misses the mark as any sensible critique, but is a well executed violent home invasion film. Quite worth watching imo.

Halloween (2018, USA): This is a movie for the fans of the first movie, but has little to offer anybody else. Not that it's a bad movie, just not very interesting either.

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Satan's Slaves (2017, Indonesia): A charming and rather creepy take on a ghost story set in a secular muslim setting. It's a tad longwinded at times, but otherwise well executed. The unfamiliar (to me) setting and cultural frame helps the film imo.

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