Ragnarok - The Viking Apocalypse

"Ragnarok is the closest you're going to get to a new Steven Spielberg movie in the manner of Jurassic Park or Raiders of the Lost Ark"

Sound on Sight
Out on:DVD 2nd Feb. 2015

Fast sell:

Jurassic Park meets Vikings? Yes please!

And let’s not forget Indiana Jones - Ragnarok sees an adventurous archaeologist on a expedition to uncover the truth behind mythological legend.

But, when he discovers new meanings behind some old runes, the myth starts to turn into reality…

Key talent:

Mikkel Brænne Sandemose, Director (Cold Prey 3)
Sofia Helin (The Bridge)

Synopsis:

Archaeologist Sigurd Svendsen has for years been obsessed with the Oseberg Viking ship. The only inscription found on the ship is the enigmatic ‘man knows little’ written in runes. Sigurd is sure that the Oseberg ship contains the answer to the mystery of Ragnarok, the end of days in Norse mythology. When his friend Allan finds similar runes on a stone from the north of Norway, Sigurd becomes convinced that the runes are in fact a treasure map. Together they mount an expedition group and their adventure leads to “No man’s Land” between Norway and Russia, which has been deserted for decades. Here Sigurd learns the true meaning of the runes – a secret more terrifying than he could possibly imagine.

We like it because:

A throw-back to the kind of old-school action we grew up on, Ragnorok is like a lost ‘80s blockbuster, except it’s got the very latest special effects.

Think the Goonies meets Jurassic Park, or Indiana Jones with a Lord Of The Rings twist.

Fast-paced, gripping but most of all FUN, Ragnarok is ridiculously entertaining. And, as a bonus extra, it’ll help Marvel fans swot up on viking mythology ahead of Thor: Ragnarok. So, exciting AND educational, what more could movie fans want?

A huge hit in its native Norway, Ragnarok is the sort of cult gem movie fans crave to uncover, as well as being fun for all the family.

Hot Quotes:

“Spielbergian in the best possible way” Austin American Statesman

“Pays homage to blockbusters such as Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Goonies” Slackerwood

"Ragnarok is the closest you're going to get to a new Steven Spielberg movie in the manner of Jurassic Park or Raiders of the Lost Ark" Sound on Sight

“A tense, thrilling, throwback adventure” We Got This Covered

“A fun family adventure” Twitch Film

"Ragnarok is the rare Spielberg clone that feels like it was made by people that not only know what they like about Spielberg's films, but are capable of evoking them” RogerEbert.com

“A smart, fun film rooted in a an engaging mythology” Shock Till You Drop

“Ragnarok elevates familiar B-movie material with well-matched cultural specificity and realistic family dynamics” Hollywood Reporter

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RELEASE INFORMATION

Distributor
Studiocanal
Certificate
12
Release date
2nd February, 2015
Region
2
Hashtag
#Ragnarok

KEY TALENT INFORMATION

Director
Mikkel Brænne Sandemose
Stars
  • Sofia Helin
  • Pal Sverre Hagen
  • Nicolai Cleve Broch
  • Bjorn Sundquist

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