When, in the opening minutes of Natatorium, a fresh-faced teen arrives at a blocky modernist showplace of a house, it seems she’s checking in to a swanky Airbnb. But the well-appointed dwelling, where an oppressively dark glacial blue predominates, turns out to be the unwholesome home of the grandparents she hasn’t seen in years. Estrangement and silence are the guiding principles within this hermetically sealed universe, which, as the title of Helena Stefánsdóttir’s drama indicates, contains an indoor swimming pool. “Don’t go into the basement” would be a handy subtitle. Not that the upper floors offer much refuge.
In a movie that ultimately centers on a trinity of female kin at cross-purposes — visiting Lilja, her formidable grandmother and moderately rebellious aunt — the 18-year-old outsider is the catalyst for the revelations and unraveling to come. Traveling from her island home, Lilja (Ilmur María Arnarsdóttir) arrives in the city by bus,...
In a movie that ultimately centers on a trinity of female kin at cross-purposes — visiting Lilja, her formidable grandmother and moderately rebellious aunt — the 18-year-old outsider is the catalyst for the revelations and unraveling to come. Traveling from her island home, Lilja (Ilmur María Arnarsdóttir) arrives in the city by bus,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Sheri Linden
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Stars: Helgi Björnsson, Einar Dagbjartsson, Valur Freyr Einarsson, Björn Thors, Elma Lísa Gunnarsdóttir, Anna Gunndís Guðmundsdóttir, Hallur Ingólfsson | Written by Jón Atli Jónasson | Directed by Reynir Lyngdal
If I tell you that Frost was released on DVD back on February 10th and only now am I getting round to putting fingers to keyboard, you may have some idea of where this review is headed. Oh, and did I mention this is another found-footage flick? You have been warned.
At a remote glacier drilling station on the outskirts of the arctic circle, two young researchers wake up to discover that their station base camp has been mysteriously abandoned with no sign of their team anywhere. As the arctic weather worsens and darkness descends the base is shaken by ear-splitting screams and flashing lights. Believing these to be signs of their missing colleagues the pair head out into the darkness frantically following...
If I tell you that Frost was released on DVD back on February 10th and only now am I getting round to putting fingers to keyboard, you may have some idea of where this review is headed. Oh, and did I mention this is another found-footage flick? You have been warned.
At a remote glacier drilling station on the outskirts of the arctic circle, two young researchers wake up to discover that their station base camp has been mysteriously abandoned with no sign of their team anywhere. As the arctic weather worsens and darkness descends the base is shaken by ear-splitting screams and flashing lights. Believing these to be signs of their missing colleagues the pair head out into the darkness frantically following...
- 3/13/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The Icelandic film Frost is set to release in the United Kingdom, February 10th, 2014. This feature takes place in the Arctic Circle. Here, several scientists are making a documentary on the work done there. Something sinister is caught on their camera. This title stars Helgi Björnsson (Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre), Einar Dagbjartsson and Valur Freyr Einarsson. As well, the UK artwork for Frost is hosted here. To expand on the story, Gunnar (Bjorn Thors) sets out for a remote camp. Here, he finds that his co-workers have gone missing. Darkness brings something out of the mist. Soon, Gunnar must face a creature made of nightmares. Frost will release in the United Kingdom, on DVD, shortly. Horror fans can preview the trailer for this horrifying feature below. Release Date: February 10th, 2014 (UK, DVD). Director: Reynir Lyngdal. Writer: Jón Atli Jónasson. Cast: Helgi Björnsson, Einar Dagbjartsson and Valur Freyr Einarsson. The trailer...
- 12/12/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Frost Trailer, Poster. Reynir Lyngdal‘s Frost (2012) movie trailer, movie poster stars Bjorn Thors, Helgi Bjornsson, Hilmar Jonsson, Valur Freyr Einarsson, and Anna Gunndís Guðmundsdóttir. Frost plot’s synopsis: “At a glacier camp, a young couple, physiologist Agla and filmmaker Gunnar, form part of an expedition where she serves as supervisor and he shoots a video about the [...]
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- 7/20/2012
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Frost Trailer. Reynir Lyngdal‘s Frost (2011) teaser trailer stars Bjorn Thors, Helgi Bjornsson, Hilmar Jonsson, Valur Freyr Einarsson, and Anna Gunndís Guðmundsdóttir. Frost plot’s synopsis: “At a glacier camp, a young couple, physiologist Agla and filmmaker Gunnar, form part of an expedition where she serves as supervisor and he shoots a video about the expedition. [They] wake up [...]
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- 4/11/2012
- by R.W.
- Film-Book
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