Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre

Reykjavík Whale Watching massacre or RWWM is an Icelandic 2009 horror film.[1][2]

Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre
RWWM promotional poster
Directed byJúlíus Kemp
Written bySjón
Produced byMike Downey
Gísli Gíslason
Sam Taylor
Ingvar Þórðarson
StarringGunnar Hansen
Pihla Viitala
Nae
Helgi Björnsson
CinematographyJean-Noël Mustonen
Edited bySigurbjörg Jónsdóttir
Music byHilmar Örn Hilmarsson
Distributed byKisi Productions
Release date
  • 2 September 2009 (2009-09-02)
CountryIceland
LanguageIcelandic, English

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.[3] The Fishbillies on the vessel have just gone bust and everything goes out of control.[4]

Cast

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[8] and was released on 10 May 2010.[9] The film ran in the UK as Harpoon: The Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre.[10]

References
  1. "Bloody Disgusting review". Archived from the original on 25 October 2009. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  2. Þórarinn Þórarinsson (17 September 2019). "Alíslensk ferðamannaslátrun". Vísir.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  3. "Bloody Good Stills From 'Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre' - Bloody Disgusting". www.bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  4. "Horror Movies: Reviews, Trailers, News - Shock Till You Drop". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on 5 October 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  5. "New Trailer For 'Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre' - Bloody Disgusting". www.bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  6. "Gunnar Hansen Continues To Play Up 'Massacre'". Archived from the original on 1 October 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  7. "Gunnar Hansen talks REYKJAVIK WHALE WATCHING MASSACRE". Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  8. "Variety article - E1 takes Reykjavik in UK". Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  9. "TIFF 2012: New Lords of Salem One-Sheet Sporting Sheri Moon and Her Otis Complex - Dread Central". 14 August 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  10. "Massive Film4 FrightFest 2012 Image Gallery and Final Wrap-up! - Dread Central". 3 September 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
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