TrustNordisk has pre-sold Norwegian horror film “Lake of Death” to Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service, for six territories, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
Inspired by André Bjerke’s 1942 novel of the same name, the movie is directed by Nini Bull Robsahm (“Amnesia”).
“Lake of Death,” which was first adapted for the screen in 1958, was produced by Thomas Robsahm and Fredrik Pryser at Canopy Film with a budget of 2.8 million euros ($3 million) and stars Iben Akerlie, Jonathan Harboe, Sophia Lie and Elias Munk.
“Lake of Death” follows a small group of friends who battle to survive in the middle of Norway’s forests and fjords. A local legend that everyone thought was mere folklore becomes reality when one of their group turns up dead.
“Shudder’s profile fits perfectly with a high-concept horror thriller such as Lake Of Death, and we really believe...
Inspired by André Bjerke’s 1942 novel of the same name, the movie is directed by Nini Bull Robsahm (“Amnesia”).
“Lake of Death,” which was first adapted for the screen in 1958, was produced by Thomas Robsahm and Fredrik Pryser at Canopy Film with a budget of 2.8 million euros ($3 million) and stars Iben Akerlie, Jonathan Harboe, Sophia Lie and Elias Munk.
“Lake of Death” follows a small group of friends who battle to survive in the middle of Norway’s forests and fjords. A local legend that everyone thought was mere folklore becomes reality when one of their group turns up dead.
“Shudder’s profile fits perfectly with a high-concept horror thriller such as Lake Of Death, and we really believe...
- 9/5/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
TrustNordisk has closed several territories on “Lake of Death,” Nini Bull Robsahm’s horror thriller adapted from André Bjerke’s classic 1942 Norwegian novel.
“Lake of Death” follows a small group of friends who a battle to survive in the middle of the forests and fjords of Norway. The story is based on Norwegian legend thought to be an innocent folklore.
The movie was picked up for China (Virtual Cinema), Korea (Yuljin Entertainment), Southeast Asia (Cm Holdings) and Hungary (Ads Service).
“Lake of Death” is expected to have its local release in Norway on Halloween. The movie is produced by Thomas Robsahm and Fredrik Pryser for Canopy Film in association with Pryserfilm with support form the Norwegian Film Institute. Robsahm, who is best-known for directing “Manhunt” and “Amnesia,” is one the few female directors thriving within the crime genre in Scandinavia.
“Lake of Death” stars Iben Akerlie, Jacob Andersen Schoyen, Jonathan Harboe and Sohia Lie.
“Lake of Death” follows a small group of friends who a battle to survive in the middle of the forests and fjords of Norway. The story is based on Norwegian legend thought to be an innocent folklore.
The movie was picked up for China (Virtual Cinema), Korea (Yuljin Entertainment), Southeast Asia (Cm Holdings) and Hungary (Ads Service).
“Lake of Death” is expected to have its local release in Norway on Halloween. The movie is produced by Thomas Robsahm and Fredrik Pryser for Canopy Film in association with Pryserfilm with support form the Norwegian Film Institute. Robsahm, who is best-known for directing “Manhunt” and “Amnesia,” is one the few female directors thriving within the crime genre in Scandinavia.
“Lake of Death” stars Iben Akerlie, Jacob Andersen Schoyen, Jonathan Harboe and Sohia Lie.
- 5/17/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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