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Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre
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Wikipedia article
'Reykjavk Whale Watching massacre' or 'RWWM' is an Icelandic 2009 horror film.
Plot
A tale about a group of tourists who go on whale watching expedition. During the expedition the ship breaks down and they are picked up by a nearby whaler. The Fishbillies on the vessel have just gone bust and everything goes out of control.
Cast
* Pihla Viitala as Annette
* Nae as Endo
* Terence Anderson as Leon
* Miranda Hennessy as Marie-Anne
* Helgi Bjrnsson as Tryggvi
* Gurn Gsladttir as Mamma
* Stefn Jnsson as Siggi
* Aymen Hamdouchi as Jean Francois
* Snorri Engilbertsson as Anton
* Gunnar Hansen as Captain Ptur
* Thor Kristjansson as Bjrn
* Ragnhildur Steinunn Jnsdttir as Hannah Traschle
* Carlos Takeshi as Nobuyoshi
* Halldra Geirharsdttir as Helga
* Hanna Mara Karlsdttir as Sign
* Bjrn Nygrds Kers as Captured Bird Watcher
Release
The film was released in theaters in its native country of Iceland in September. Due to the lack of horror films and the grindhouse feel to the film, many audience members could not take it seriously, not noticing the subtle hints of comedy throughout the movie. Advertisements, which started with the words "The first Icelandic Thriller" were removed and the producers added in "Should only be seen if you have a sense of humor." E1 Entertainment have picked up UK rights for theatrical distribution and was released on 10 May 2010. The film ran in the UK as Harpoon: The Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre.
Background
* Horror movie fans may recognize Icelandic-born actor Gunnar Hansen, who played Leatherface in the original 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'.
References
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