Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre
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| Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre | |
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 RWWM promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Júlíus Kemp |
| Written by | Sjón |
| Produced by | Mike Downey Gisli Gislason Sam Taylor Ingvar Þórðarson |
| Starring | Gunnar Hansen Pihla Viitala Nae |
| Cinematography | Torsten Hvas |
| Edited by | Bjarni Gautur |
| Music by | Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson |
| Distributed by | Kisi Productions |
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| Country | Iceland |
| Language | Icelandic, English |
Reykjavík Whale Watching massacre or RWWM is an Icelandic 2009 horror film.[1]
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.[2] The Fishbillies on the vessel have just gone bust and everything goes out of control.[3]
Cast
- Pihla Viitala – Annette
- Nae – Endo
- Terence Anderson – Leon[4]
- Miranda Hennessy – Marie-Anne
- Aymen Hamdouchi – Jean Francois
- Carlos Takeshi – Nobuyoshi
- Miwa Yanagizawa – Yuko
- Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir – Helga
- Snorri Engilbertsson – Anton
- Helgi Björnsson
- Gunnar Hansen – Captain Pétur[5]
- Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir
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[6] and was released on 10 May 2010.[7] The film ran in the UK as Harpoon: The Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre.[8]
Background
- Horror movie fans may recognize Icelandic-born actor Gunnar Hansen, who played Leatherface in the original The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.[9]
References
- ^ "Bloody Disgusting review". Archived from the original on 25 October 2009. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ^ "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]
