Program series: Ramaskrik
Ramaskrik is the horror film programme that sends chills down your spine and takes you to the darkest corners of the world. In collaboration with Norway’s scariest film festival from Oppdal, Ramaskrik, we present this year a selection ranging from a queer American zombie comedy to intense psychological horror set in an Italian mountain village. Here are this year’s Ramaskrik films!
Deathstalker
A dark age has fallen upon the kingdom of Abraxeon, now besieged by the Dreadites – messengers foretelling the return of the dead sorcerer Nekromemnon. The fortune-seeker Deathstalker defies dark forces and embarks on a perilous quest to rid the realm of evil.
Dog of God
This expressive Latvian animated film plunges us into a grotesque and unhinged religious universe steeped in excess and perversion. Set in the 18th century, the story unfolds in a bleak Baltic village where witch hunts and other atrocities reign – and where a werewolf-like figure embarks on a mythical quest for revenge.
The polished and visually striking animation, combined with heavy synth-driven music, creates an alien and nightmarish world that feels completely unrestrained. Here, profound horror coexists with outrageous humor.
Honey bunch
What wouldn’t one do for love – and when has one gone too far? Honey Bunch introduces us to the young married couple Diana and Homer. Diana has recently woken from a coma and suffers from memory loss, prompting the couple to check into a remote, alternative trauma rehabilitation center. During their stay, Diana begins to experience disturbing visions of female patients – and eventually of herself.
Queens of the dead
When a zombie apocalypse breaks out, a group of drag queens at a queer Brooklyn nightclub must use their unique skills to fight the undead.
Directed by Tina Romero, daughter of legendary horror filmmaker George A. Romero, Queens of the Dead brings a fresh and loving twist to the zombie genre. With this debut feature, Romero forges her own path – rooted in genuine affection for horror cinema.
The Holy Boy
Teacher Sergio moves to an Italian village with an unusually blissful atmosphere. He soon learns the community’s secret: a 15-year-old boy who seemingly has the power to heal emotional pain.
In his third feature, director Paolo Strippoli continues to explore the horror genre, building a story around humanity’s desire to shield itself from suffering. But what happens if pain is removed entirely?