Psalm 21
Stars: Jonas Malmsjö, Niklas Falk, Björn Bengtsson, Görel Crona, Josefin Ljungman | Written and Directed by Fredrik Hiller
If you are not into the whole religion thing about hell and damnation it can be hard to watch movies that rely on these themes and be able to take them seriously. I’ll admit I am sceptical about it all but I at least try to watch the movies in the context of what they are and go into it with an understanding that the people within the movie world itself do believe so I’ll have to watch it from their point of view. That’s what I had to do with Psalm 21.
The story centres on Henrik Horneus a priest whose father had died in suspicious circumstances. This along with other events causes him to have a crisis of faith, which in a priest you have to admit is quite a problem.
Stars: Jonas Malmsjö, Niklas Falk, Björn Bengtsson, Görel Crona, Josefin Ljungman | Written and Directed by Fredrik Hiller
If you are not into the whole religion thing about hell and damnation it can be hard to watch movies that rely on these themes and be able to take them seriously. I’ll admit I am sceptical about it all but I at least try to watch the movies in the context of what they are and go into it with an understanding that the people within the movie world itself do believe so I’ll have to watch it from their point of view. That’s what I had to do with Psalm 21.
The story centres on Henrik Horneus a priest whose father had died in suspicious circumstances. This along with other events causes him to have a crisis of faith, which in a priest you have to admit is quite a problem.
- 6/5/2011
- by Pzomb
- Nerdly
If you like your Scandinavian films with a twist of modern Asian Horror then Psalm 21 (2009) will be a welcome addition to your collection of psychologically disturbing cinema. When popular Stockholm priest Henrik Horneus (Jonas Malmsjö) learns of the death of his father Gabriel (Per Ragner – Let The Right One In [2008]) from a drowning accident, he travels through the dark, endless forests to reach the desolate village in which he died to investigate.
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- 6/5/2011
- by Daniel Gumble
- CineVue
Director: Fredrik Hiller. Review: Adam Wing. Thomas Alfredson’s Let The Right One In is one of the strongest horror films of the last ten years, so I’m surprised that it’s taken this long for another Swedish horror movie to surface. Though to be fair, there’s a good chance that similar efforts have passed me by, because this latest offering arrives without the fanfare of Alfredson’s celebrated classic. Directed by Fredrik Hiller, Psalm 21 is a routine thriller dressed in religious robes and familiar horror tassels. A film in which everybody acts suspiciously and the CGI enhanced demons outstay their welcome. Billed as a horror movie, you’ll be better serviced if you ignore the booming bass lines and quick-fire editing; no cliché is too contrived in Fredrik Hilller’s overindulgent oddity.
- 5/27/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
To celebrate the DVD and download release of 'Psalm 21' on May 30th - courtesy of Revolver Entertainment here in the UK, we have compiled a top 10 list of some of the scariest foreign language films the past 15 years. Swedish actor, writer and director Fredrik Hiller's feature debut is a psychological and supernatural thriller dealing with fear and fury, debt and disgrace, culpability and atonement. We're also giving away 3 copies of the DVD to 3 lucky winners so don't forget to check out our cool 'Psalm 21' giveaway at the link below....
- 5/25/2011
- Horror Asylum
On DVD May 30 in the UK from Revolver Entertainment is Fredrik Hiller's long-delayed Psalm 21, which we've scored the official UK trailer and first stills from. "When popular Stockholm priest Henrik learns of his father's death from a drowning accident, he travels through the dark, endless forests to reach the desolate village in order to investigate the mysterious death. However, his arrival at the village begins to set dark forces into motion, opening a door to the other side where ghosts from the past begin to cross over into the real world. And the ghosts seem to have one single purpose... Vengeance. Suspenseful, thrilling and darkly creepy, Psalm 21 is terrifying journey from the very gates of hell."...
- 5/9/2011
- bloody-disgusting.com
It's been a long while since last we heard anything about Fredrik Hiller's Swedish horror flick, Psalm 21. March 24th, 2009 to be exact. The good news? The film has nailed down distro. The bad? It's not here in the States.
The flick will be headed direct to DVD in the UK on May 30th courtesy of Revolver Entertainment. We'll keep our ears open for a Stateside release.
Directed by Hiller and starring Jonas Malmsjö, Niklas Falk, Björn Bengtsson, and Görel Crona, this flick looks pretty damned scary if we do say so ourselves. Dig on the cover art, stills, and the UK trailer below.
Synopsis
When popular Stockholm priest Henrik learns of his father's death from a drowning accident, he travels through the dark, endless forests to reach the desolate village in order to investigate the mysterious death. However, his arrival at the village begins to set dark forces into motion,...
The flick will be headed direct to DVD in the UK on May 30th courtesy of Revolver Entertainment. We'll keep our ears open for a Stateside release.
Directed by Hiller and starring Jonas Malmsjö, Niklas Falk, Björn Bengtsson, and Görel Crona, this flick looks pretty damned scary if we do say so ourselves. Dig on the cover art, stills, and the UK trailer below.
Synopsis
When popular Stockholm priest Henrik learns of his father's death from a drowning accident, he travels through the dark, endless forests to reach the desolate village in order to investigate the mysterious death. However, his arrival at the village begins to set dark forces into motion,...
- 5/9/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Fredrik Hiller's Psalm 21 opened in its homeland of Sweden late last year and now the supernatural thriller is heading to DVD in the UK. Revolver premieres the film across the pond May 30 and we've got a look at the trailer. Hiller, also an actor, makes his feature directorial debut here; he's already at work on a zombie film next called Zone 261 . Check out a preview of that work right here . Psalm 21 concerns Henrik Horneus, a beloved Stockholm priest who recently has had increasingly frightening nightmares about his dead mother. One day after service, he learns that his father, Gabriel Horneus, also a priest, has died mysteriously in a drowning accident. Henrik has not met him since he was a little boy, when his father, following his divorce to Henrik.s mother, moved...
- 5/8/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
We’ve been waiting to see this for nearly a year! After doing the rounds at last years the festival circuits - Fredrik Hiller’s Swedish horror chiller Psalm 21 - had a successful local theatrical release soon after, and now thankfully this very stylish horror flick oozing with creepy atmosphere is dropping onto English subtitled, UK DVD. Theres two trailers you can check out. The UK clippage below, and the original (English subbed one) on the films official site. Psalm 21 goes on sale May 30th. Plotline: Henrik Horneus is a beloved Stockholm priest who recently has had increasingly frightening nightmares about his dead mother. One day after service, he learns that his father, Gabriel Horneus, also a priest, has died mysteriously in a drowning accident. Henrik has not met him since he was a little boy, when his father, following his divorce to Henrik’s mother, moved up to his childhood village.
- 5/6/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
Who likes creepy Swedish horror films? Yeah, that’s right, you know you do. And you know what automatically makes a horror movie even creepier than ghosts and monsters alone? Priests and the Bible, that’s what. Add religion into the mix and you’re guaranteed to increase audience unease by at least a few degrees, which is exactly what Fredrik Hiller has done with his latest chiller, “Psalm 21”. In the latest trailer there are all manner of sinister beasties, ghostly atmosphere, and aggravated clergymen loudly quoting eerie snippets of scripture. Henrik Horneus (Jonas Malmsjo) is a beloved Stockholm priest who recently has had increasingly frightening nightmares about his dead mother. One day after service, he learns that his father… also a priest, has died mysteriously in a drowning accident. Henrik has not met him since he was a little boy, when his father, following his divorce to Henrik’s mother,...
- 10/18/2010
- by Brent McKnight
- Beyond Hollywood
Swedish horror 'Psalm 21' has gotten itself a new trailer, complete with English subtitles and it looks great. The flick has been circulating through all the regular fests for what seems like an eternity and this creepy religious tale will hopefully be sending shivers down it's audiences' spines when it is released across Sweden on 5 November. 'Psalm 21' stars Jonas Malmsjo, Niklas Falk, Bjorn Bengtsson, Gorel Crona, Josefin Ljungman, Per Ragnar, Gunvor Ponten, Julia Dufvenius, Lena B. Eriksson. You can check out the new trailer below. 'Henrik Horneus (played by Jonas Malmsjo) is a beloved Stockholm priest who recently has had increasingly frightening nightmares about his dead mother. One day after service, he learns that his father, Gabriel Horneus, also a priest, has died mysteriously in a drowning accident. Henrik has not met him since he was a little boy, when his father, following his divorce to Henrik's mother,...
- 10/18/2010
- Horror Asylum
After doing the rounds at this, and last years the festival circuits - Fredrik Hiller’s Swedish horror chiller Psalm 21 is getting a local theatrical release next month. We don’t know all that much about the production…but put together the new (English subbed) trailer, oozing with creepy atmosphere, plus a favourable festival review from the boys over at Quietearth, and it all adds up to enough for us definitely to want to see more. Psalm 21 opens in Sweden on November 5th. Henrik Horneus is a beloved Stockholm priest who recently has had increasingly frightening nightmares about his dead mother. One day after service, he learns that his admired father, Gabriel Horneus, also a priest, has died mysteriously in a drowning accident. Henrik has not met him since he was a little boy, when his father, following his divorce to Henrik’s mother, moved up to his childhood village.
- 10/18/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
After doing the rounds at this, and last years the festival circuits - Fredrik Hiller’s Swedish horror chiller Psalm 21 is getting a local theatrical release next month. We don’t know all that much about the production…but put together the new (English subbed) trailer, oozing with creepy atmosphere, plus a favourable festival review from the boys over at Quietearth, and it all adds up to enough for us definitely to want to see more. Psalm 21 opens in Sweden on November 5th. Henrik Horneus is a beloved Stockholm priest who recently has had increasingly frightening nightmares about his dead mother. One day after service, he learns that his admired father, Gabriel Horneus, also a priest, has died mysteriously in a drowning accident. Henrik has not met him since he was a little boy, when his father, following his divorce to Henrik’s mother, moved up to his childhood village.
- 10/18/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
Year: 2009
Directors: Fredrik Hiller
Writers: Fredrik Hiller
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Review by: oblivion
Rating: 7 out of 10
If you only preach forgiveness and leave judgment unto God, how do you recognize when evil has been done? This question, among many others, seems to be at the heart of Swedish director Fredrik Hiller’s Psalm 21. Drawing heavily on the scripture from which it takes its name, Psalm 21 is a religious thriller with a twist of horror, and a strong message. At times creepy and macabre, the film delivers an engaging and suspenseful narrative amid a dark atmosphere rich in foreboding. Though the delivery of its message hijacks the latter parts, overrunning and drowning out the horror that set it up, Psalm 21 is a deep film ripe with robust performances and deft production that easily solidify it a place among the genre’s better films.
The story centers on...
Directors: Fredrik Hiller
Writers: Fredrik Hiller
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Review by: oblivion
Rating: 7 out of 10
If you only preach forgiveness and leave judgment unto God, how do you recognize when evil has been done? This question, among many others, seems to be at the heart of Swedish director Fredrik Hiller’s Psalm 21. Drawing heavily on the scripture from which it takes its name, Psalm 21 is a religious thriller with a twist of horror, and a strong message. At times creepy and macabre, the film delivers an engaging and suspenseful narrative amid a dark atmosphere rich in foreboding. Though the delivery of its message hijacks the latter parts, overrunning and drowning out the horror that set it up, Psalm 21 is a deep film ripe with robust performances and deft production that easily solidify it a place among the genre’s better films.
The story centers on...
- 4/6/2010
- QuietEarth.us
Swedish horror films look to be coming on strong as evidenced by the trailer for the upcoming film Psalm 21. Well, at least someone is making cool horror movies these days.
Directed by Fredrik Hiller and starring Jonas Malmsjö, Niklas Falk, Björn Bengtsson, and Görel Crona, this flick looks pretty damned scary if I do say so myself. Check out the trailer which was spotted by the good folks at Quiet Earth and the synopsis below:
Official Synopsis:
Psalm 21 is a thriller about Henrik, a modern young priest living in Stockholm. He has nightmares about his dead mother. One day, he recieves word from the coronary in a remote village, deep in the dark woods of Nothern Sweden: his father, a priest himself, has drowned. The circumstances of the drowning are unexplained.
Henrik drives through the endless forests of Northern Sweden up to the desolate village of his father...
Directed by Fredrik Hiller and starring Jonas Malmsjö, Niklas Falk, Björn Bengtsson, and Görel Crona, this flick looks pretty damned scary if I do say so myself. Check out the trailer which was spotted by the good folks at Quiet Earth and the synopsis below:
Official Synopsis:
Psalm 21 is a thriller about Henrik, a modern young priest living in Stockholm. He has nightmares about his dead mother. One day, he recieves word from the coronary in a remote village, deep in the dark woods of Nothern Sweden: his father, a priest himself, has drowned. The circumstances of the drowning are unexplained.
Henrik drives through the endless forests of Northern Sweden up to the desolate village of his father...
- 3/24/2009
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
A psalm of David, Psalm 21 praises God in the first half, and lays out revenge for His enemies in the second which is obviously where the story gets it's tone. Billed as a psychological thriller (but it looks like horror to me), it's about a priest who investigates his fathers death and apparently (from what I can gather from the translation) awakens some supernatural forces who are hell bent on revenge. For what, I don't know. This is the feature directorial debut of Fredrik Hiller whose done quite a bit of acting, and I have to say, it looks pretty good.
Psalm 21 is a thriller about Henrik, a modern young priest living in Stockholm. He has nightmares about his dead mother. One day, he recieves word from the coronary in a remote village, deep in the dark woods of Nothern Sweden: his father, a priest himself, has drowned.
Psalm 21 is a thriller about Henrik, a modern young priest living in Stockholm. He has nightmares about his dead mother. One day, he recieves word from the coronary in a remote village, deep in the dark woods of Nothern Sweden: his father, a priest himself, has drowned.
- 3/23/2009
- QuietEarth.us
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