Handling the Undead

2024

1h 38m

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5.9/10

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On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them. Who are they, and what do they want?

Directors

Thea Hvistendahl

Writers

John Ajvide Lindqvist(screenplay by)

John Ajvide Lindqvist(novel by)

Thea Hvistendahl(screenplay by)

Stars

Renate Reinsve

Anders Danielsen Lie

Bahar Pars

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Anna

David

Eva

Mahler

Solglimt Colleague

Tora

Peter

Elisabet

John Ajvide Lindqvist

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Flora

Kian

Elias

Doctor

Drowned Man

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Police Officer (voice)

Gunhild Finne Nilsen

Police Officer (voice)

Directors

Thea Hvistendahl

Writers

John Ajvide Lindqvist(screenplay by)

John Ajvide Lindqvist(novel by)

Thea Hvistendahl(screenplay by)

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Given how much I enjoyed Let the Right one In, I had high hopes for Norwegian production, Handling the Undead. Hopes that were slowly eroded, over the course of this film. Yes, I could talk about this being haunting and meaningful, on a vague and nebulous level but I wont. In reality, this essentially is a slow burn zombie film with an outcome no different from any other zombie flick. The key departure is this film is maudlin, lacks pace, an underlying meaning and is generally, downright depressing. I could have rated this down further but there is nothing wrong with the quality of the acting, cinematography, etc, its the underlying script, for me, that doesn't work. In summary, whilst Let the Right One in was amazing, I felt this is its antithesis. Without beating around the bush, trying to unearth some hidden meaning, in this reviewers opinion, its simply crummy. My advice, if you like zombie flicks, most are better than this.

MovieGuys20 Jun, 2024