In the unforgiving landscape of 19th-century Iceland, young widow Eva struggles to keep a remote fishing outpost afloat as winter tightens its grip. When a shipwreck washes ashore, the desperate community chooses self-preservation over mercy, leaving the survivors to their fate. But their decision unleashes something sinister. As unexplainable horrors creep into their lives, Eva must confront whether they are being punished by guilt, madness, or a vengeful force beyond comprehension. The Damned is a horror tale where survival comes at a cost.
Movie Title: The Damned
About: The Damned is a 2024 folk horror film directed by Thordur Palsson. Set in the 19th century, it follows Eva, a young widow managing a remote fishing outpost in Iceland. Facing a harsh winter and dwindling supplies, the community encounters a shipwreck but decides against rescuing the survivors to preserve their resources. This decision leads to a series of eerie events, blending psychological tension with supernatural elements.
Year of Release: 2024
Date of Release: January 3, 2025 (United States)
Director: Thordur Palsson
Writer: Jamie Hannigan (screenplay), Thordur Palsson (story)
Producers:
- Emilie Jouffroy
- Kamilla Hodol
- John Keville
- Conor Barry
- Tim Headington
- Theresa Steele Page
- Nate Kamiya
Cast:
- Odessa Young as Eva
- Joe Cole as Daníel
- Rory McCann as Ragnar
- Siobhan Finneran as Helga
- Francis Magee as Skuli
- Turlough Convery as Hakón
- Mícheál Óg Lane as Aron
- Lewis Gribben as Jonas
- Andrean Sigurgeirsson as Survivor/Draugr
- Guillermo Uria as Survivor/Draugr
Running Time: 89 minutes
Age Rating: Not Rated (NR)
Country: United Kingdom, Iceland, Ireland, Belgium, United States
Genre: Folk Horror, Psychological Thriller
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