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The Runestone

  • 19911991
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  • 1h 45m
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The Runestone (1991)
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A Norse runestone is discovered in Western Pennsylvania. The prophecy upon it tells of the Norse great wolf Fenrir (Fenris), and that its release from the stone will bring about Ragnarok ---... Read allA Norse runestone is discovered in Western Pennsylvania. The prophecy upon it tells of the Norse great wolf Fenrir (Fenris), and that its release from the stone will bring about Ragnarok --- the end of the world. Archaeologist Sam Stewart and wife Marla find it has some connectio... Read allA Norse runestone is discovered in Western Pennsylvania. The prophecy upon it tells of the Norse great wolf Fenrir (Fenris), and that its release from the stone will bring about Ragnarok --- the end of the world. Archaeologist Sam Stewart and wife Marla find it has some connection to their friend Martin. A young boy named Jacob is haunted by terrifying nightmares of w... Read all
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820
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  • Director
    • Willard Carroll
  • Writers
    • Mark E. Rogers(novella)
    • Willard Carroll(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Peter Riegert
    • Joan Severance
    • William Hickey
  • Director
    • Willard Carroll
  • Writers
    • Mark E. Rogers(novella)
    • Willard Carroll(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Peter Riegert
    • Joan Severance
    • William Hickey
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    • 19User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    Peter Riegert
    Peter Riegert
    • Capt. Gregory Fanducci
    Joan Severance
    Joan Severance
    • Marla Stewart
    William Hickey
    William Hickey
    • Lars Hagstrom
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    • Sam Stewart
    Mitchell Laurance
    Mitchell Laurance
    • Martin Almquist
    Lawrence Tierney
    Lawrence Tierney
    • Chief Richardson
    Dawan Scott
    • Fenrir
    Chris Young
    Chris Young
    • Jacob
    Alexander Godunov
    Alexander Godunov
    • Sigvaldson, The Clockmaker
    Donald Hotton
    Donald Hotton
    • Ask Franag
    Erika Schickel
    • Angela
    Bill Kalmenson
    Bill Kalmenson
    • Lester
    Arthur Malet
    Arthur Malet
    • Stoddard
    John Hobson
    • Marotta
    Anthony Cistaro
    Anthony Cistaro
    • Detective
    Merilyn Carney
    • Tawny
    Greg Wrangler
    Greg Wrangler
    • Bob
    Ed Corbett
    • Janitor
    • Director
      • Willard Carroll
    • Writers
      • Mark E. Rogers(novella)
      • Willard Carroll(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The "no beast so fierce" line is from Shakespeare's Richard III.
    • Quotes

      Fanducci: What's your name, officer?

      Strange: It's Strange, Sir.

      Fanducci: I don't care how fucking strange it is.

      Strange: No Sir, it's officer Strange.

    • Connections
      Features Aelita, the Queen of Mars (1924)
    • Soundtracks
      The Teddy Bears' Picnic
      Music by John W. Bratton

      Lyrics by Jimmy Kennedy

      Published by Warner Chappell Music, Inc. (ASCAP)

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    6/10
    Attack of the bulletproof Norse wolf-demon.
    At its core, The Runestone is a fairly routine '90s straight-to-DVD monster movie: an archaeologist examining an ancient Norse runestone releases Fenrir, the evil wolf-demon trapped within, and is transformed into the savage hairy creature for his trouble. However, the film has a distinctly askew vibe about about it that sets it apart from other creature features of the day, with awkward exchanges of dialogue, incongruous comedic moments, a few strange shots (the monster's claw moving past a full moon during a sex scene with no nudity), a notable lack of gore despite numerous deaths at the jaws and claws of the monster, and a thundering score more suited to a Bruce Willis action movie. Whether this off kilter approach was intentional, or simply the result of inexperience on the part of first time director Willard Carroll, I cannot say, but it makes the film a little more unusual and consequently more engaging.

    The film reaches its crazy best during an exhibition at a fancy gallery, Fenrir invading a piece of performance art and tearing the participant to pieces, only for the violence to be admired by pretentious art lovers, although another scene in which the monster sneaks into the back of a police car and wears the cop's hat is almost as bizarre.

    Joan Severance and Tim Ryan star as married experts Marla and Sam, and Die Hard heavy Alexander Godunov plays a mystical clockmaker, Sigvaldson, but Peter Riegert and Lawrence Tierney steal the show, Riegart as gum-chewing, Uzi-toting Italian police captain Fanducci, and Tierney as his gruff, ass-chewin' chief.
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    • Release date
      • September 18, 1993 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El guerrero del tiempo
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Movie Group
      • Hyperion Pictures
      • Signature Communications
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo

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