#Handling the undead

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new-to-me #142 - Håndtering av udøde (Handling the Undead)

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First look at NEON’s HANDLING THE UNDEAD directed by Thea Hvistendahl.

Starring Renate Reinsve and Anders Danielson Lie

The film follows three families who are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them.

Releasing in theaters May 31st

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HANDLING THE UNDEAD - Review

DISTRIBUTOR: NEON

SYNOPSIS: In the sweltering heat of a summer in Oslo, the deceased unexpectedly awaken, plunging three families into disarray as their beloved departed ones return. Questions arise about their identities and intentions. One family grapples with the resurrection of their mother, a sudden revival before they had the chance to grieve her tragic passing in a car accident. On the same day she buries her soulmate, an elderly woman is reunited with the love of her life. In a desperate attempt to alleviate his daughter’s depression, a grandfather rescues his grandchild from the clutches of the grave.

REVIEW: John Ajvide Lindqvist's literary career took off with the publication of his debut novel, "Let the Right One In," in Sweden in 2004. This acclaimed work was later adapted into a film with the same title, released in 2008. In 2010, an American remake of the film was produced, followed by an American television series that premiered on Showtime in 2022.

John Ajvide Lindqvist's second novel, "Handling the Undead," was released in 2005, followed by a short story collection in 2006 entitled "Let the Old Dreams Die." One of the tales in this collection was set in the same universe as “Let the Right One In” and one in “Handling the Undead.”

As a fervent admirer of the film "Let the Right One In," I was immediately drawn to the novel when an English translation became available. When I learned that English translations of "Handling the Undead" and "Let the Old Dreams Die" were released in the United Kingdom, I promptly acquired my personal editions.

As someone who grew up on the George Romero zombie canon and its subsequent impact on the genre, I found John Ajvide Lindqvist's take on the subject to be both engaging and refreshing. The narrative was primarily driven by the experiences of various families and the government's response to the unfolding crisis. He crafted a new contemporary metaphor in relation to what the undead represent to social structures and family dynamics.

The film's narrative is significantly less substantive from the novel, focusing more on the reactions of three families to the reanimation of their deceased loved ones. The cause of the undead rising is altered, and much of the dialogue and character development is simplified. The first 8 ½ minutes of the film features no spoken dialogue, except for musical lyrics, and little throughout the entirety of the film. A key element of the novel is the silent return of the dead to specific locations, presented in various states of decay. The film briefly explores the living coming to terms with the undead, their actions and little else. While the novel's events span several weeks, the film portrays them as occurring over a couple of days. Having read the novel, I noticed significant omissions in the adaptation that diminished its impact. Certain changes made to the storyline were a disservice to the novel and, consequently, weakened the film's overall effect. By the end of the film, the living characters appear as lifeless as the undead.

The film primarily relies on ambience created by masterful cinematography, sound design, and score. It employs a dark, cold visual style with a limited color palette. Tight framing dominates, except for a few wide shots that showcase the cemetery and hospital after the undead arrive. The film features few costume changes, which contributes to its lack of sense of passing time. The score is sparingly used and is often integrated with the sound design. I found the makeup design for the undead particularly impressive, as it achieves a realistic and organic look. The editing instills energy into the film, maintaining viewer engagement throughout its 97-minute runtime.

The cast was remarkable, conveying emotions primarily through facial expressions and body language due to limited dialogue. Bahar Pars, a talented actress, delivers a memorable scene toward the film's end, leaving a lasting impact with its intensity. Dennis Østby Ruud, a promising young actor, shines in his performance, as do the actresses portraying the elderly couple. Despite the limited material provided, the entire cast showcased their abilities admirably.

In her feature film debut, HANDLING THE UNDEAD, director Thea Hvistendahl presents a meditative exploration of grief and loss, capturing the impossible desire to turn the past into the present. The film immerses us in a profound sense of sorrow right from the start, and by the end, leaves a lingering feeling of hopelessness. While the film attempts to convey the emotional weight of the story, it falls short in comparison to John Ajvide Lindqvist's original novel. The film lacks depth in terms of character development and emotional range, making it difficult to fully appreciate the author's achievements in the novel. Despite its limitations, the film may still pique your curiosity, leading you to seek out Lindqvist's compelling and complex novel.

CAST: Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Bjørn Sundquis, Bente Børsum, Bahar Pars, Dennis Østby Ruud, & Inesa Dauksta. CREW: Director/Screenplay - Thea Hvistendahl; Screenplay - John Ajvide Lindqvist; Based on the novel of the same title by John Ajvide Lindqvist; Producers - Kristin Emblem & Guri Neby; Cinematographer - Pål Ulvik Rokseth; Score - Peter Raeburn; Editors - Trude Lirhus & Thomas Grotmol; Production Designer - Linda Janson; Costume Designer - Bente Ulvik; Sound Designers - Bent Holm, Andreas Franck, & Nils Viken; Make-up Effect Designer - Morten Jacobsen; VFX Supervisor - Otto Thorbjørnsen; SFX - Fiksern / Christopher Munthe. OFFICIAL: neonrated.com/films/handling-the-undead FACEBOOK: N.A. TWITTER: N.A. TRAILER: https://youtu.be/GFP8HtM8JTo?si=AO4gfwWZGXCjhQd- RELEASE DATE: Exclusively IFC Center NY May 31st & select cities June 7th, 2024.

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Reviewed by Joseph B Mauceri

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A todos, boa noite! E hoje a noite é de arrepiar.

Hoje convido vocês a visitarem Os Filmes do Kacic, para conferir minha nova crítica sobre este intrigante horror estrelado por Renate Reinsve (A Pior Pessoa do Mundo), um dos destaques do Festival de Sundance deste ano, que discorre de maneira única sobre a temática dos zumbis. Imperdível para os fãs do gênero!

Crítica: DESCANSE EM PAZ (HANDLING THE UNDEAD) | 2024

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HANDLING THE UNDEAD - Official Trailer

Dir: Thea Hvistendahl Star: Renate Reinsve / Anders Danielsen Lie / Bjørn Sundquist

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Håndtering av udøde (Handling the Undead) (2024) Thea Hvistendahl.

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Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 5/31/24

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The 11th Chicago Critics Film Festival

This year’s lineup at the Chicago Critics Film Festival promised an extraordinary experience, and it certainly delivered -- here are my reviews.

May 3 – 9, 2024 – Music Box Theatre CCFF Reviews Writing about film for more than ten years has allowed me to cover movies from blockbusters to indies.  It’s also allowed me to attend major events like TIFF in Toronto and Sundance in Park City, Utah. Traveling around the country is a huge privilege, but it’s nice to know a short plane ride (or slightly long car ride) can also get me to a terrific…

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Handling the Undead Trailer Reaction

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Title: Handling the Undead

Author: John Ajvide Lindqvist

Rating: 5 out of 5

Review: I found out recently that this has a film adaption releasing in 2024 which meant a re-read of the novel was necessary. I had first picked this up from Borders during their closing sale. It’s a zombie novel, no doubt about it of course. However the association with zombie is the horror genre of which I would not categorize this novel. I enjoy it because yes, it’s a well written, well crafted novel but because it’s a novel of grief and the ways that we mourn. An examination of death and life using zombies to fuel the message. Certainly it’s not for everyone however I do enjoy it and the characters.

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Handling The Undead - Official Trailer

The trailer has been released for Handling The Undead. On a hot summer day in Oslo, the newly dead awaken. Three families faced with loss try to figure out what this resurrection means and if their loved ones really are back. Based on the book by John Ajvide Lindqvist. RETURN TO HORROR TRAILERS

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Zombies have been shambling, lumbering, and occasionally sprinting through the horror and post-apocalyptic genres for decades. While zombie movies often get the spotlight, zombie novels offer a deeper dive into the apocalyptic world where the undead are more than just target practice. Here’s a list of the top ten zombie novels that will satiate your hunger for more cerebral (pun intended)…

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HANDLING THE UNDEAD | Trailer, Poster & Images

Based on his book of the same name, the screenplay is written by John Ajvide Lindqvist, the award-winning writer who is also the mind behind Let the Right One In and Border (Cannes, Un Certain Regard Award, 2018).

On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them. Who are they, and what do they want?

A family is faced with the mother’s reawakening before they have even mourned her death after a car accident; an elderly woman gets the love of her life back the same day she has buried her; a grandfather rescues his grandchild from the gravesite in a desperate attempt to get his daughter out of her depression.

The cast includes Cannes-winning actress Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Bjørn Sundquist, Bente Børsum, Bahar Pars, Olga Damani, Kian Hansen og Inesa Dauksta.

From Neon, HANDLING THE UNDEAD opens exclusively at the IFC Center in NY May 31st, 2024, and expands on June 7th, 2024, to select cities.

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NEON Acquires North American and UK Distribution Rights To "HANDLING THE UNDEAD"

NEON Acquires North American and UK Distribution Rights To “HANDLING THE UNDEAD”

NEON has acquired the North American and UK distribution rights to the upcoming horror drama Handling the Undead starring acclaimed actress Renate Reinsve, (Academy Award©-nominated The Worst Person in the World) who won ‘Best Actress’ at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for a BAFTA as well as Bjørn Sundquist (Witch Hunters), Bente Børsum (Exit), Anders Danielsen Lie (The Worst Person…

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Handling The Undead - Official Trailer - In Theaters May 31

Dir: Thea Hvistendahl Star: Renate Reinsve / Anders Danielsen Lie / Bjørn Sundquist