Utburd (2014)

"Utburd" is the myth about the children abandoned in the woods to die. Adrian is trying to depict this tale of old in his second novel, but he is suffering from total writer's block. He ... See full summary »

Director:

Astrid Thorvaldsen

Writer:

Jonas Langset Hustad

Stars:

Jenny Kaatz, Jørgen Hunstad, Jonas Langset Hustad

Cast

Credited cast:
Jenny Kaatz	...	Kristine
Jørgen Hunstad	...	Erik
Jonas Langset Hustad	...	Adrian
Marte Ingvild Stordahl	...	Sara
Asbjørn Røen Halsten	...	Arild
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Nora Buhler Hammer	...	Kristine (young)
Eirik Haug	...	Utburd 1
Paula Perez-Albrigsen	...	Girl
Anders Pettersen	...	Utburd 2
Balder Pettersen	...	Boy 1
Tallak Ravn	...	Boy 2
Emil Hakon Skotnes	...	Utburd 3
Are Saltnes Tommeraas	...	Adrian Young

Storyline

"Utburd" is the myth about the children abandoned in the woods to die. Adrian is trying to depict this tale of old in his second novel, but he is suffering from total writer's block. He joins childhood friend Kristine and three other companions on a cabin outing to get away from the writing. But when they get to the woods, he tells of the legend. Suddenly the group isn't so sure anymore: is "Utburd" really just an old ghost story?

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Plot Keywords:

norwegian | folklore | scenery | ghost | cabin | 

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Genres:

Horror

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Did You Know?

Trivia

In 2017, the movie "Utburd" was shown on a film festival called "Cosmorama Film Festival". Almost every 7th grades in schools went to see it trough school. Which also left many 7th graders scared for some nights, and the movie got a lot of complains.

User Reviews

Bone-chilling strolls in the Norwegian forest.

«Utburd» Starts out with the typical opening for many a horror-film: A group of friends on their way to a cabin in the woods. In many cases this tends to mean a mediocre film and boring characters.

Luckily "Utburd" is NOT that kind of film. The characters are not divided into the standard groups where you can make a list of "Who dies first", they seem like genuine people with the chemistry of friends who have different relationships with one another. Their interactions are made more realistic with ironic humour and sublime arguments that help the audience getting to know them. Many Norwegian films tend to base its humour on very national themes that might not be picked up as easily by an international crowd. "Utburd" avoids this and keeps the dialogue open for everyone.

The atmosphere is built up awe-inspiringly in several scenes by exercising "less is more". Leaving much up to the viewer's imagination several scenes had my heart pounding and my belly turning inside out in fear. At times you might feel certain you have figured the film out in one way or another, but you will be sorely wrong each time.

This film entertains from frame one and takes chances I admire for a movie in the horror-genre. It will leave you impressed and with a diminished desire for woodland walks in the near future.

Details

Country:

Norway

Language:

Norwegian

Release Date:

14 November 2014 (Norway)

Also Known As:

Utburd - Myten våkner

Filming Locations:

Trondheim, Sør Trøndelag, Norway

Box Office

Budget:

NOK250,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kindergarten Media, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Technical Specs

Color:

Color