to legend anyways) the hulder also has a cow's tail. | lots of sci-fi,s start slow,then pick up speed.This Nordic thriller starts off with a bang,and actually gets better.Being into folklore from anywhere,i had heard of this film,and after a bit of a wait,i got to check it out.I was very pleased.As many people here in the states may remember, a year ,or so ago,a movie sorta like this came out.Not even close.This story is a good one,with great acting,interesting plot,and fx. The Hammer of Thor The Ship of the Dead (mentioned)9 from the Nine Worlds A replacement needs to be found, hence his sinister plan for the group. claim that a hulder's beauty is lost along with her tail. but if you expect an adventure film.

She explains Hearthstone's punishment to Magnus and tells them that the fastest way to complete it is by stealing Andvari's treasure. A hulder is a beautiful young woman living in water in the dark woods, louring men into the water with them, getting attention with their heavenly singing. When her life crashes she receives a phone call from her long lost love, Martin, who reminds her of their carefree childhood. Martin wants her to join him for a hike in the wilderness together with some of their mutual childhood friends. Excellent--proof low budget suspense can work, Great movie about a mythical being I had not heard of before. I like how the plot goes, you get small pieces all the time why things happen like they do. Yes, the story is poor and screenplay has some holes, design of "hurdles" is quite upsetting (the CGI is done well, but they look really strange), but this has an mysterious atmosphere, supplemented by shots of beautiful nature and melancholic music. She is enslaved by another family but is soon saved by Hearthstone, who was alerted throughout his bracelet. Metacritic Reviews. https://riordan.fandom.com/wiki/Inge?oldid=564423, Inge‘s ability to send and receive destress signals is similar to an. I actually could Thale. After a death in a cabin in the woods, Leo (Jon Sigve Skard) is hired to clean the crime scene. So much so that I looked up the Norwegian myth.

As they are drawn deeper and deeper into the forest, mysterious events start to unsettle the dynamics of the group. She had just lost the one taking care of her and met with the two strangers after no contact with other humans . The acting seemed flat to me; the responses to climatic moments are emotionless and stiff.

More adult fantasy and mysterious drama, than horror. It starts with the friendship between Leo and Elvis who work together. Probably this flick is too weird for most people . The film is quiet, haunting and has a quality of foreboding which is quite alluring. So much so that I looked up the Norwegian myth. Portuguese Se este card for Invocado por Invocação-Normal ou Especial: você pode descartar 1 card; aplique o seguinte efeito, dependendo do tipo de card descartado. Worshiped by

If you have read anything about the film, including the title of this review, or have seen any trailer, then you already know what the story is about.

I like how people are normal and they are not expecting anything, but still atmosphere is very tense. but as I said, it is an low budget film. If you have read anything about the film, including the title of this review, or have seen any trailer, then you already know what the story is about. It starts with the friendship between Leo and Elvis who work together. if you expect a horror slasher film, you will be disappointed. After Trollhunter (2010) we have this low budget flick. very nice little sleeper of a film. from Sons of Norway Heritage Programs, InfoBank 17, Trolls and Other Norwegians, prepared by Liv Nordem Lyons www.sofn.com/infobank/IB17.pdf.

There is probably a lot to be said for this new Head Scratcher School of Cinema, but I've said enough already. It is hardly a horror movie and I could only place it in the fantasy genre. I was especially entertained by the character of Leo and very impressed by the actor who played him so perfectly.

She's nude, but tastefully done with no nipples, and the lead actress really sells the part for having literally no dialogue. She's nude, but tastefully done with no nipples, and the lead actress really sells the part for having literally no dialogue. When she refuses, he turns into a psycho. published by Dreyer Bok - Stavanger - Norway After all, these are the people known for having Nazi zombies pop out of the snow and little girls on the monkey bars turning out to be dominatrix Vampiresses. A sequel is supposedly coming in the English language with the same director and hopefully it isn't butchered by American influences. The huldra only acted violent when threatened which was a primary instinct but in the end it only shows that she was unknowledgable to the world around her and had her own sense of right and wrong. After she informs Alderman of his son's return, he has her serve them refreshments. by welcoming a nisse into one of your outbuildings. damn!). I'm looking forward to Aleksander Nordaas' next offering. Just finished watching Thale and found myself more than impressed. It's a bit like Troll Hunter in a way, in that it's based on some folk tales, and shot very well for how low budget it is. Cinematography, locations, set design, colour schemes, acting and casting are all spot on. The film may not be a masterpiece but as a representation of the state of a Swedish psychological fantasy thriller cinema's subgenre, it is an entry that should appeal to cinephiles interested in foreign and genre films…as long as they have the guts for it.Shailik Bhaumik/Cult Critic/CICFF. Cinematography, locations, set design, colour schemes, acting and casting are all spot on.

but it is Scandanavian, so what can you expect? The huldra only acted violent when threatened which was a primary instinct but in the end it only shows that she was unknowledgable to the world around her and had her own sense of right and wrong. It's true that the plot should have focused a little more on Thale and should have also instilled a bit of suspense and action to this production but, taking into account the limitations and the essence of the film, I consider this "Thale" a reasonable cinematic product. They clean up crime scenes. Hearthstone, her former employer’s son and love interest. this is something new and special! Emma is kidnapped and imprisoned by a trio of psychopaths. .

It's true that the minimalist plot of "Thale" doesn't stand out the full potential of the legend that is in the core of the film, but it can't be said that this movie is a weak fiction/fantasy product, because it manages to entertain the audience and emerge us in a fantastic and tense world with some surprises.

Awards but it is Scandanavian, so what can you expect? This is another foreign film that deserves more attention by Americans. Proof that filmmakers don't need blockbuster budgets to create believable and suspenseful sci-fi/fantasy films. The journey takes them to a basement where they find a woman named "Thale", the huldra.

After the bodies have been removed, they clean up the pools of blood and bits of human remains that litter the scene. [1] Geralt learnt an "exorcism" from one of these priestesses, though it turned out to be just a vulgar joke in the secret temple language.[2]. i love a good sci-fi,and on that note,i was happy,but this story is good,simple to follow,gripping,and well told(a very good "tail" )-all in all ,a solid 6-pop some corn,grab a cold drink,and just watch.Enjoy ! A documentary film which explores the racial disparity and corporate exploitation of African-American and Latino prisoners within the United States Justice System. lots of sci-fi,s start slow,then pick up speed.This Nordic thriller starts off with a bang,and actually gets better.Being into folklore from anywhere,i had heard of this film,and after a bit of a wait,i got to check it out.I was very pleased.As many people here in the states may remember, a year ,or so ago,a movie sorta like this came out.Not even close.This story is a good one,with great acting,interesting plot,and fx. Huldrekall is a young, flirty hulder who was found by Catalyst and Inhibitor. The two main male actors, Erlend Nervold and Jon Sigve Skard, have to great performance, but the most mesmerizing performance in this movie belongs to one of the most promising stars of nordic cinema, Silje Reinåmo, which, without speeches or many screen time, was able to give her curious character a lot of energy and enigma. Behind the scenes | 1st watched 9/1/2013 – 7 out of 10(Dir-Aleksander Nordaas): Extremely well paced fantasy/horror/drama film about a couple of clean-up guys from murder scenes who discover a girl alive in a basement dwelling who may be something other than just a girl. Appearances Nanna lives a lonely and regimented life in Berlin. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. A hulder (or huldra) is a seductive forest creature found in Scandinavian folklore.

The pacing was perfect, the dialog very natural, and the story intriguing (as well as easy to buy into even without knowing the folklore behind the mystery). He is obviously aware that there is something uncanny going on but there is absolutely nothing that can ruffle his feathers. This movie didn't get a 10 because, being low-budget, the CGI wasn't perfect. What will happen to Thales? On the other hand, the FX are quite good for a shoestring budget and the photography and lighting are quite well done. Out of the blue, Leo and Elvis are captured by a group of paramilitary soldiers and their leader wants to know where Thale is. Most of the acting is well done! So i would recommend to see this movie, if you are tired of the same old horror or adventure films. It do contain a bit of CGI when the 'Huldra's' are walking around but it's all about a captured girl called Thale who is in fact a Huldra. The actress who plays the title character is simply beautiful. The pacing was perfect, the dialog very natural, and the story intriguing (as well as easy to buy into even without knowing the folklore behind the mystery). As they are drawn deeper and deeper into the forest mysterious events start to unsettle the dynamics of the group. very nice little sleeper of a film. Not much is known about their relationship, but it was revealed that Inge was in love with him ever since they were children. The only way to tell the difference between a hulder and any other innocent farm girl is that she has a cow tail, and a back that's like a rotten tree trunk, but she gets very angry if anyone looks at either of them.