Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre
| Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre | |
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 RWWM promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Júlíus Kemp |
| Written by | Sjón |
| Produced by | Mike Downey Gísli Gíslason Sam Taylor Ingvar Þórðarson |
| Starring | Gunnar Hansen Pihla Viitala Nae Helgi Björnsson |
| Cinematography | Jean-Noël Mustonen |
| Edited by | Sigurbjörg Jónsdóttir |
| Music by | Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson |
| Distributed by | Kisi Productions |
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| Country | Iceland |
| Languages | Icelandic, English |
Reykjavík Whale Watching massacre or RWWM is an Icelandic 2009 horror film.[1][2]
Plot[]
A tale about a group of tourists who go on whale watching expedition. During the expedition the ship breaks down and they are picked up by a nearby whaler.[3] The Fishbillies on the vessel have just gone bust and everything goes out of control.[4]
Cast[]
- Pihla Viitala as Annette
- Nae as Endo
- Terence Anderson as Leon[5]
- Miranda Hennessy as Marie-Anne
- Helgi Björnsson as Tryggvi
- Guðrún Gísladóttir as Mamma
- Stefán Jónsson as Siggi
- Aymen Hamdouchi as Jean Francois
- Snorri Engilbertsson as Anton
- Gunnar Hansen as Captain Pétur[6]
- Thor Kristjansson as Björn
- Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir as Hannah Traschle
- Carlos Takeshi as Nobuyoshi
- Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir as Helga
- Hanna María Karlsdóttir as Signý
- Björn Nygårds Kers as Captured Bird Watcher
Release[]
The film was released in theaters in its native country of Iceland in September. Due to the lack of horror films and the grindhouse feel to the film, many audience members could not take it seriously, not noticing the subtle hints of comedy throughout the movie. Advertisements, which started with the words "The first Icelandic Thriller" were removed and the producers added in "Should only be seen if you have a sense of humor." E1 Entertainment have picked up UK rights for theatrical distribution[7] and was released on 10 May 2010.[8] The film ran in the UK as Harpoon: The Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre.[9]
Background[]
- Horror movie fans may recognize Icelandic-born actor Gunnar Hansen, who played Leatherface in the original The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.[10]
References[]
- ^ "Bloody Disgusting review". Archived from the original on 25 October 2009. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ^ Þórarinn Þórarinsson (17 September 2019). "Alíslensk ferðamannaslátrun". Vísir.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ "Bloody Good Stills From 'Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre' - Bloody Disgusting". www.bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ^ "Horror Movies: Reviews, Trailers, News - Shock Till You Drop". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on 5 October 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ^ "New Trailer For 'Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre' - Bloody Disgusting". www.bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ^ "Gunnar Hansen Continues To Play Up 'Massacre'". Archived from the original on 1 October 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ^ "Variety article - E1 takes Reykjavik in UK". Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ^ "TIFF 2012: New Lords of Salem One-Sheet Sporting Sheri Moon and Her Otis Complex - Dread Central". 14 August 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ^ "Massive Film4 FrightFest 2012 Image Gallery and Final Wrap-up! - Dread Central". 3 September 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ^ "Gunnar Hansen talks REYKJAVIK WHALE WATCHING MASSACRE". Retrieved 5 November 2017.[permanent dead link]
External links[]
- 2009 films
- Icelandic-language films
- 2009 horror films
- English-language films
- Films about vacationing
- Icelandic films
- Seafaring films
- Survival films