Insomnia (1997)

Review: Insomnia (1997)

Director: Erik Skjoldbjærg

Cast: Stellan Skarsgård, Maria Mathiesen, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Gisken Armand, Kristian Figenschow,

Stellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård
Maria Mathiesen
Maria Mathiesen
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Gisken Armand
Gisken Armand
Kristian Figenschow
Kristian Figenschow

Plot: Detectives Jonas and Erik are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.

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Remaking and undoing horror

Remaking and undoing horror

For some reason, I just watched Zack Snyder’s remake of Dawn of the Dead (2004). I’d seen it when it first came out and found it pointless, but since then have discovered an odd, inexplicable appeal in Snyder’s work. He’s […]

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