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Vilsen

  • 2016
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
643
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Vilsen (2016)
SwedishActionCrimeDramaHorrorThriller

Several dead bodies have been found in Gothenburg striking fear into the city's population. We follow Goran Lidman who will head the task of tracing the offender. Clues lead to suspicions of... Read allSeveral dead bodies have been found in Gothenburg striking fear into the city's population. We follow Goran Lidman who will head the task of tracing the offender. Clues lead to suspicions of an occult group. The former reverend Gabriella, who has her own reasons for wanting to st... Read allSeveral dead bodies have been found in Gothenburg striking fear into the city's population. We follow Goran Lidman who will head the task of tracing the offender. Clues lead to suspicions of an occult group. The former reverend Gabriella, who has her own reasons for wanting to stop the killings, offers Lidman her help. As Lidman embarks on an involuntary collaboration... Read all

  • Director
    • Rasmus Tirzitis
  • Writers
    • Joel Forssell
    • Omar Fye
  • Stars
    • Göran Sjögren
    • Alexandra Zetterberg
    • Christian Kinell
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    643
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rasmus Tirzitis
    • Writers
      • Joel Forssell
      • Omar Fye
    • Stars
      • Göran Sjögren
      • Alexandra Zetterberg
      • Christian Kinell
    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins total

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    Göran Sjögren
    Göran Sjögren
    • Göran Lidman
    Alexandra Zetterberg
    • Pastorn Gabriella
    Christian Kinell
    • Anders Nordström
    Yohanna Idha
    Yohanna Idha
    • Siri
    Kjell Wilhelmsen
    • Hoffa
    Johan Gry
    • Erik Larsson
    Lars Väringer
    Lars Väringer
    • Polischefen Eric Vontrist
    Margareta Strand
    • Yvonne Lidman
    Alexandra Alegren
    Alexandra Alegren
    • Rebecka
    Christoffer Aro
    • Police Officer
    Ralf Beck
    • Gunnar Berggren
    Milla Bergh
    • Maria Högberg
    • (as Camilla Löjdström)
    Urban Bergsten
    Urban Bergsten
    • Prästen Fideli
    Erik Bolin
    Erik Bolin
    • Föraren
    Stefan Cronwall
    • Björn Lidman
    Klas Ekegren
    • Robin
    Christian Ericsson
    • Klintan
    Magdalena Runesdotter Eriksson
    • Lea Pålsson
    • (as Magdalena Vidsäter)
    • Director
      • Rasmus Tirzitis
    • Writers
      • Joel Forssell
      • Omar Fye
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews8

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    1jm-vincent

    An Insult to (at a Minimum) Swedish Cinema

    I got tired of watching terrible American and British (and Irish) horror flicks and thought I'd try some Scandinavian entries; surely countries that gave us writers like Ibsen and Strindberg, and masters of form like Bergman would have something wonderful (or at least good) to offer. Boy was I mistaken. The principle actor has all the charm of a motel room, the story is both boring and even incoherent, and the length of this non-masterpiece makes watching it drudgery. If you value your time, do not waste it on this flick..
    2nynphe

    Omg Save your precious time and don't watch this

    WHO gave this guy pass from film making school?? Utter rubbish.

    Gave it two start for shots of Gothenburg the rest - plot, actors, fights, editing utter cr@p.
    9sth01

    A supernatural policemovie that keeps the audience at the edge of their seats

    A Swedish policeaction-movie with supernatural elements. Does that sound like a good mix? Do you think twice about watching it? Don't miss this one, because this movie really delivers!

    This is Rasmus Tirzitis directorial debut. His earlier work is a Star Wars fan-movie called "Threads of Destiny" Check it out on YouTube.

    Vilsen (international title: "Ave Mater") contains what you'd expect... really scary scenes, action and we get to learn more about detective Lidmans personal life and the collaboration with his policepartner Nordström.

    The pastor Gabriella (played superbly by Alexandra Zetterberg) does a really good job in her role.

    The script is very well written and covers the story excitingly from start to the explosive finale.

    You'd better not miss this one. And keep a look out for the upcoming works from Rasmus Tirzitis in the future.
    1gurumaggie

    Mama Mia!

    Incoherent plot, fight scenes coordinated by a sock puppet, more Scandi blah than Scandi noir it makes channel five hallmark crap look like die hard, don't watch it it's mince.
    2MarkCommode

    It might be Scandi but don't be fooled, it's garbage

    Self isolating with COVID19 means I've got a lot of time on my hands, hence watching this nonsense. I knew after 10 minutes that it wasn't very good and it got progressively worse. The fight scenes in particular were laughable, and as for the final climax, well I laughed out loud even harder.

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    Related interests

    Max von Sydow and Bengt Ekerot in The Seventh Seal (1957)
    Swedish
    Bruce Willis and Taniel in Die Hard (1988)
    Action
    James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Max Casella, Dan Grimaldi, Joe Perrino, Donna Pescow, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Michael Drayer in The Sopranos (1999)
    Crime
    Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monáe, André Holland, Herman Caheej McGloun, Edson Jean, Alex R. Hibbert, and Tanisha Cidel in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama
    Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Horror
    Cho Yeo-jeong in Parasite (2019)
    Thriller

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    • Release date
      • December 23, 2021 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • Sweden
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Sweden)
      • Official site (Sweden)
    • Language
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Ave Mater
    • Filming locations
      • Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
    • Production companies
      • Branbomm
      • Tirzitis Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 56m(116 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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