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With a car packed full of ski equipment and enough beer to fuel their escape from everyday life eight medical students head out on their Easter vacation. Isolated in the snowy hills the group begins to realize they came to the wrong resort, as deep in the hills lay an unthinkable evil. Gory, disturbing and brilliant … get ready for the horror comedy of the year!
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: Norwegian ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Featurette, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Chomp-chomp, zip-zip go the Nazi zombies in "Dead Snow," a self-consciously outlandish horror flick about an army of restless and neatly uniformed undead haunting some woods in contemporary Norway. Set in a remote winter wonderland, presumably to accentuate the vivid contrast between all the dazzling white snow and the copious splashes and splatters of red (screams also sound louder in muffled silence), the story involves a group of disposable medical students whose vacation turns into a generic gorefest. As a director, Tommy Wirkola, who wrote the irrelevant screenplay with Stig Frode Henriksen, doesn't just hit every horror beat; he pounds it to an indistinguishable pulp. As is often the case with movies of this type, the real stars are the special-effects team, which does some admirably disgusting work with ribbons of intestines and a brain that plops out of a ripped-open skull with surprising delicacy. ...Dead Snow ( Død snø )
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By G. O'Doherty
Format:DVD
Perhaps surprisingly, this very, very good film from Norwegian director Tommy Wirkola.
I say 'surprisingly' because a film about Nazi zombies sounds like it's going to be a jokey spoof type thing - either that or a fifth rate direct-to-rental disaster.
But Dead Snow is neither of these - it's a tightly scripted, well-acted no-nonsense zombie film.
Recommended.
I say 'surprisingly' because a film about Nazi zombies sounds like it's going to be a jokey spoof type thing - either that or a fifth rate direct-to-rental disaster.
But Dead Snow is neither of these - it's a tightly scripted, well-acted no-nonsense zombie film.
Recommended.
21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Puzzle box
Format:DVD
Norwegian film makers get it. This is how to make a cool movie; balance the humor and horror, special effects that don't over power the movie, and most importantly: actors that care what they are doing and do it well!. The story revolves around a bunch of medical students getting away for some rest and relaxation during the Easter break. Unknown to them, they've set up camp at the absolute wrong place. Back in the day, evil Nazi's used these hills for an escape route or safe haven way back when, and it's said that this is where they supposedly holed up and eventually died. Well, they ain't all that dead. Our medical students eventually meet these blood-thirsty German maniacs and the red stuff starts flowing. A mad dash for survival ensues, and it all ends up being a 'hail' of a lot of fun, there's chainsaw action, decapitations, rope pulling with intestines, axe murders, machine gun concerts and disembowelment. The effects are top-notch in spite of the obvious budgetary restrictions, and the make up art on the zombies is very impressive. The rotting uniformed corpses look quite menacing, especially their leader. The snowy landscapes were beautiful picture to behold, although it's even more amusing to see the white snow color red with blood! Tommy Wirkola is a clearly talented director and hopefully a promising long career awaits him. The flick however isn't perfect as it suffers some from small horror clichés, like dumb decision making. But at the same time, they handle these clichés in a somewhat refreshing manner. Some cheap scare tactics are used early on to get you on edge, but those are barely used later on, when violence and creative gore take hold. Dead Snow really surprised me.... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Joanna Baker
Format:DVD
I am a bit of a newbie when it comes to zombie films. It is only recently i have begun watching them, but i have seen enough to know that the majority of zombie films try not to be a horror, and more a tacky, cliche ridden gore fest. This film is extremely gory and does contain a few cliches, but it is extremely well done, and it manages to successfully create a tense atmosphere at some points. There are a few cheap scares, but it keeps you on the edge of your seat and keep you prepared!
Story:
The story is about a group of Norwegian medical students who go on an Easter vacation in the snowy mountains. One of the students decided to trek up there on her own, but when the other students get there, she still hasn't arrived... One night, a strange man visits the students and tells them of an evil that lives in the mountains, Nazis who were driven away by the locals at the end of WW2. This is probably the weakest part of the film, as when the Nazis start to attack, there is nothing explaining why they are actually zombies. They just seem to of somehow turned to zombies whilst living in the mountains. There was a perfect way to explain their origin when one of the students falls into a bunker/hideout, where he could of continued deeper in and maybe discovered some science experiment or something. At least some explanation of why they have turned to the undead. But this is a minor complaint, and easily overlooked.
Verdict:
I found this film thoroughly entertaining. The gore and death scenes are well over the top, the killing is brutal and the characters likable. Some of the deaths, especially Elronds, (which is inspired by Braindead... there are many other film references) are especially brutal and use great effects!... Read more ›
Story:
The story is about a group of Norwegian medical students who go on an Easter vacation in the snowy mountains. One of the students decided to trek up there on her own, but when the other students get there, she still hasn't arrived... One night, a strange man visits the students and tells them of an evil that lives in the mountains, Nazis who were driven away by the locals at the end of WW2. This is probably the weakest part of the film, as when the Nazis start to attack, there is nothing explaining why they are actually zombies. They just seem to of somehow turned to zombies whilst living in the mountains. There was a perfect way to explain their origin when one of the students falls into a bunker/hideout, where he could of continued deeper in and maybe discovered some science experiment or something. At least some explanation of why they have turned to the undead. But this is a minor complaint, and easily overlooked.
Verdict:
I found this film thoroughly entertaining. The gore and death scenes are well over the top, the killing is brutal and the characters likable. Some of the deaths, especially Elronds, (which is inspired by Braindead... there are many other film references) are especially brutal and use great effects!... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By ed
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Well, it is no great intellectual feat.
However, as many reviewers here have more than adequately analysed, there is a fine balance between effects and storyline. Americans, like kids, tend to overdo on the effects bit to the detriment of good dialogue, intelligent wit, logical plots, etc, etc, etc. I'm not saying that this is literary stuff, but for its category of juvenile fun, it's definitely more 'mature' than the bulk of the nonsense that spews from the 'greatest nation on earth'(must be a parallel universe)
However, as many reviewers here have more than adequately analysed, there is a fine balance between effects and storyline. Americans, like kids, tend to overdo on the effects bit to the detriment of good dialogue, intelligent wit, logical plots, etc, etc, etc. I'm not saying that this is literary stuff, but for its category of juvenile fun, it's definitely more 'mature' than the bulk of the nonsense that spews from the 'greatest nation on earth'(must be a parallel universe)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Liked the sound of this film based on the Amazon reviews so took a punt, despite being a little concerned that the subtitles might detract from the overall experience. Happy to say I was wrong. As you might expect in a zom com, there's little talking during the action parts so no chance of missing anything whilst reading the subtitles and for some reason much of the dialogue seems funnier when read rather than spoken. Genuinely makes you jump in places but overall very entertaining and funny. A worthy addition to any collection.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. J. Ryden
Format:DVD
If Peter Jackson were Norwegian Dead Snow would surely be the result. Tommy Wirkola has the right idea here, create a zombie movie that doesn't take itself seriously and opts for the intestine-strewn laugh. Seriously, anyone watching a film about Nazi zombies won't be expecting any Oscar nominated script. But that's fine; sometimes you only want a horror flick with the sole aim of gross-out and humour. Thankfully Dead Snow delivers well on both counts.
Plot - for what it's worth - sees bunch of medical students holing-up in a mountain cabin for some R'n'R. Unluckily for them, said mountains are also home to a bunch of bloodthirsty Nazi zombies out for revenge. Anyway, who cares about the plot; show me the innards! Once the films kick off after the first third is when the fun really starts and it enters firmly into the realms of Braindead - right, let's see how much blood-spattered mayhem we can squeeze into the remaining running time.
Highlights include a Skiddoo with mounted Gatling gun, impromptu triumphant auto-dismemberment (nod to Evil Dead 2) with a chainsaw, cranial seperation, and a 'you've got to be kidding me' two-finger salute of an ending.
Watch if you like humorous mindless violence; avoid if you're looking for a meaningful discourse on existentialism.
Plot - for what it's worth - sees bunch of medical students holing-up in a mountain cabin for some R'n'R. Unluckily for them, said mountains are also home to a bunch of bloodthirsty Nazi zombies out for revenge. Anyway, who cares about the plot; show me the innards! Once the films kick off after the first third is when the fun really starts and it enters firmly into the realms of Braindead - right, let's see how much blood-spattered mayhem we can squeeze into the remaining running time.
Highlights include a Skiddoo with mounted Gatling gun, impromptu triumphant auto-dismemberment (nod to Evil Dead 2) with a chainsaw, cranial seperation, and a 'you've got to be kidding me' two-finger salute of an ending.
Watch if you like humorous mindless violence; avoid if you're looking for a meaningful discourse on existentialism.
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Horror Film
A surprisingly well made film, very gory, entertaining, a good example of this genre. If you like non-stop horror, this is the film for you.
Published 7 days ago by Ken Savage
5.0 out of 5 stars
I TOLD YOU WE SHOULD HAVE GONE TO THE BEACH
Four medical students along with three women, with a fourth to join the group later, go to a remote snowy mountain cabin on Easter break. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars
huge fun
I purchased this 'cold' and I make no apology for the pun.
A prime example of what can be done with a tiny budget and a truckload of integrity. Read more
A prime example of what can be done with a tiny budget and a truckload of integrity. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Zeus22
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great watch
Although there are many subtitles (obviously, the film is in Norwegian) this was still a great, hilarious and enjoyable film, would recommend.
Published 27 days ago by Eric
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
came quickly. in good condition, very pleased.it was a birthday present, specially asked for, so well done ,good bye ok
Published 1 month ago by janice mckenzie
4.0 out of 5 stars
A daft but fun DVD
I really enjoyed this movie. It starts off like so many nordic horror movies with usual team of horny guys and girls heading out for a snowboarding weekend in the wilds of nowhere. Read more
Published 3 months ago by horrorbuff
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SUBTITLED GORY FEST.
first thing this film is from Norway so has English subtitles for you to read ,if you don't already know . Read more
Published 3 months ago by BUBS.
1.0 out of 5 stars
not an english film
Its not in bloody english fair doos its got a good ending to it but it just needed to be in english
Published 3 months ago by phillip
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Film
This is a not so bad Zombie film although Before purchase I did not know it was subtitled although it does not spoil the film that much it does distract you from the film having to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Keith O'Donnell
4.0 out of 5 stars
I'll keep it short...
Its funny and gory. So far the best use for Nazy Zombies I've seen since An American Werewolf in London. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kes
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