Ten years after the Black Death devastated the country, a poor family sets out on a journey to search for better living conditions. In a deserted mountain pass, they are attacked by a gang of ruthless killer thieves. The only one spared is 19 year old Signe. She is taken prisoner, and the gang brings her back to their camp. Here, she soon learns that they have a fate worse than death in store for her, and realises that her only hope is to escape.
Cinematography
Mud, rain, and fire—Norway never looked this hostile.
Acting
Isabel Christine Andreasen: silent terror done devastatingly well.
Practical Effects
Brutal, tangible violence with zero CGI safety net.
Director
Roar Uthaug
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Roar Uthaug later made 2018's Tomb Raider—this is where he learned to make women suffer beautifully.
Shot in real Norwegian wilderness during actual miserable weather; actors genuinely hypothermic for authenticity.
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