Euthanizer (2017)

A man who euthanizes animals as a side job runs afoul of a white supremacist.

Director:

Teemu Nikki

Writer:

Teemu Nikki

Stars:

Matti Onnismaa, Jari Virman, Hannamaija Nikander

4 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matti Onnismaa	...	Veijo Haukka
Jari Virman	...	Petri Kettu
Hannamaija Nikander	...	Lotta
Heikki Nousiainen	...	Martti
Pihla Penttinen	...	Ojala
Jouko Puolanto	...	Vatanen
Santtu Karvonen	...	Fisherman
Alina Tomnikov	...	Elisa
Ilari Johansson	...	Simo
Rami Rusinen	...	Tuomas
Olli Rahkonen	...	Antti
Juha Lehti	...	Elisa's father
Anssi Niemi	...	Temppu
Joel Hirvonen	...	Jomppe
Petri Puttonen	...	Doctor

Storyline

A man who euthanizes animals as a side job runs afoul of a white supremacist.

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Plot Keywords:

burned alive | dog | neo nazi | revenge | pet | 

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Official submission of Finland for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 91st Academy Awards in 2019.

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Quotes

Veijo Haukka: Everyone has to pay for the pain that they've caused. Pain needs to be balanced.

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Soundtracks

Sua lemmin kuin järjetön mä oisin
Written by William "Pat" Best
Lyrics by Olavi Virta
Performed by Olavi Virta

User Reviews

Dark and Wacky Comedy

Euthanizing a pet is a painful and awful process. Some people are wary of taking their pet to a veterinarian for this service. This is where Veijo steps in. He provides a pet euthanizing service that is outside the scope of the law as well as professional standards. Customers get what they pay for. Veijo's price is a sliding scale. The better Veijo believes the customer cares for their pet, the better the price. The toll goes beyond money and into the realm of karmic retribution. Veijo believes that people need to suffer for the pain they cause. Those who do not take responsibility for their animals are subject to biting lectures, insults, price increases, violence and other odd penalties. When it becomes apparent that Veijo's blunt, impulsive and harmful behavior is not limited to his customers, the wheels of true karma and justice begin to churn.

This dark and wacky comedy is a welcome antidote to the neutered and boring slop that pervades much of the airwaves and networks of the world. The story, characters and themes are refreshing and intriguing. However, the film could benefit from more depth and support across the board; dialogue, cinematography, plot, organization, funding and more. Seen at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Details

Country:

Finland

Language:

Finnish

Release Date:

24 November 2017 (Finland)

Also Known As:

Euthanizer

Filming Locations:

Lohja, Finland

Box Office

Budget:

EUR300,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$12,057

Company Credits

Production Co:

It's Alive Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1