Cross-cultural misunderstandings about in Alex Herron’s atmospheric fable about a young woman looking for her roots in a far-off land. A thriller dressed up as a horror film, perhaps to please Shudder, Leave is the first serious venture into fiction for the director, who is best known for his music videos – and, indeed, it uses the black metal scene as a backdrop in places. Although most of the action takes place in his native Norway, it’s mostly filmed in English, which other characters speak for the benefit of its American-born heroine, and is squarely aimed at an international audience.
She is Hunter (Alicia von Rittberg), found in a graveyard as a baby in an overblown opening scene which might have been lifted from one of Herron’s videos. The cross around her neck is interpreted as a Satanic symbol and causes consternation, but Raylan (Clarence Smith), the man who finds her,...
She is Hunter (Alicia von Rittberg), found in a graveyard as a baby in an overblown opening scene which might have been lifted from one of Herron’s videos. The cross around her neck is interpreted as a Satanic symbol and causes consternation, but Raylan (Clarence Smith), the man who finds her,...
- 5/1/2023
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
So, you fancy yourself as a bit of an authority on Christmas cinema … but do you know your Elf from your Snowman? Or how Gonzo, Kermit et al line up in the Muppet Christmas Carol? Test yourself with this fun festive quiz
What is the first booby trap “wet bandits” Harry and Marv encounter when they try to gain entry to the McCallister residence in Home Alone?
They both get shot with a Bb gun
Marv stands on glass Christmas ornaments after climbing through the window
Harry burns his hand on the front door knob
They both slip on the frozen stairs
Who plays Charles Dickens in the Muppet Christmas Carol?
Fozzie Bear
Kermit the Frog
Gonzo
Miss Piggy
In the film Elf, what is Buddy’s job growing up in the north pole?
Looking after reindeer
Toy testing
Wrapping up presents
Making the tea
The Polar Express was based...
What is the first booby trap “wet bandits” Harry and Marv encounter when they try to gain entry to the McCallister residence in Home Alone?
They both get shot with a Bb gun
Marv stands on glass Christmas ornaments after climbing through the window
Harry burns his hand on the front door knob
They both slip on the frozen stairs
Who plays Charles Dickens in the Muppet Christmas Carol?
Fozzie Bear
Kermit the Frog
Gonzo
Miss Piggy
In the film Elf, what is Buddy’s job growing up in the north pole?
Looking after reindeer
Toy testing
Wrapping up presents
Making the tea
The Polar Express was based...
- 12/6/2018
- by Emma Sheppard
- The Guardian - Film News
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