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TROLL (2022): Norse Legend Leaps To Life

December 7, 2022December 16, 2022John Smistad

When an explosion in the Norwegian mountains awakens an ancient troll, national officials appoint a fearless paleontologist to put an end to its devastating and deadly havoc. “TROLL” (2022): Norse legend leaps to life Film Review by John Smistad Norwegians, including we of familial descent, are big on trolls. Big trolls. … [Read More]

“The Ritual”: Monster Movie as Allegory

February 12, 2018February 12, 2018John Smistad

The recently released “The Ritual” is a monster movie, with the creature springing forth from ancient Norse mythology. But it is more than that. The level of performance by a quartet of actors is a prime cut above standard scary flick fare. And there is actually a point to the … [Read More]