Psalm 21 (2009)

In Stockholm, the priest Henrik Horneus is beloved by his parish flock, and in his sermon, he frequently mentions the Psalm 21 that is the favorite of his father and also priest Gabriel ... See full summary »

Director:

Fredrik Hiller

Writer:

Fredrik Hiller

Stars:

Jonas Malmsjö, Niklas Falk, Björn Bengtsson

Cast

Credited cast:
Jonas Malmsjö	...	Henrik Horneus
Niklas Falk	...	Ivar Lidman
Björn Bengtsson	...	Olle Lidman
Görel Crona	...	Ajna Lidman
Josefin Ljungman	...	Nora Lidman
Per Ragnar	...	Gabriel Horneus
Gunvor Pontén	...	Elsie
Julia Dufvenius	...	Karolina
Lena B. Eriksson	...	Mamma
Anita Blom	...	Farmor
Fredrik Hiller	...	Lars-Erik Niskala
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Malin Arvidsson	...	Suzanne
Louise Edlind	...	Församlingskvinnan
Sten Elfström	...	Församlingsfarbrorn
Emilie Fahlstedt	...	Kyrkobesökare

Storyline

In Stockholm, the priest Henrik Horneus is beloved by his parish flock, and in his sermon, he frequently mentions the Psalm 21 that is the favorite of his father and also priest Gabriel that lives in Hammerdal. Henrik has relationship problems with his son, Jesper that lives with his mother and Henrik's former wife, Suzanne. Jesper is spending his birthday with Henrik. When Jesper is ready to go home with his mother, Henrik's girlfriend Karolina receives a phone call from the coroner of Hammerdal telling that his estranged father has been found drowned in the Dead Lake. Henrik decides to drive alone in the middle of the night to his father's hometown to attend the funeral and learn what has happened to him. Out of the blue, a person appears on the dark road and Henrik runs over her. Henrik pulls the car over but he does not see anybody on the road. Henrik returns to the car but it does not start, so he walks to a small farm to ask for help. He sees lights in the barn and he sees a ...

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Plot Keywords:

suicide | sweden | male nudity | father son relationship | bible | 

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Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [se] Screamworks Records [se]

Country:

Sweden

Language:

Swedish

Release Date:

5 November 2010 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Herencia diabólica

Filming Locations:

Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Box Office

Budget:

SEK 800,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Krejaren Dramaproduktion

Technical Specs

Runtime:

114 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Scandinavian horror

A fairly good attempt of venturing into the genre of modern Asian horror, although, with a Scandinavian touch to it. In the story line, we follow when a young priest battles his personal stand point alongside with the modern theology, involving the issue that hell does not exist! However, he will soon experience the contrary when he visits the village where his father recently died.

The move contains some chilling scenes when normal people transforms into demon like characters. These special effects are regurgitated throughout the movie, which, in the end loses its supposed scariness.

Due to this, my drowsy eyes gains control and the only thing that is occupying my mind is the need of a good night rest. That night, I slept like a baby!