Lake of Death

Lake of Death

You never wake up from some nightmares

Directed by Nini Bull Robsahm

Produced by Pryserfilm, SF Norge

201994 min3.9 / 10

A folk-horror survival tale rooted in Norwegian legend, where friends confront an ancient, inescapable curse in an isolated natural setting.

A small group of friends battle to survive in the middle of the forests and fjords of Norway. The story is based on Norwegian legend thought to be innocent folklore.

Questions people ask

  • Is Lake of Death scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is Lake of Death easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does Lake of Death end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Lake of Death violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Lake of Death sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

12/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity57

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise1

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love3

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Lake of Death

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Lake of Death

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Lake of Death, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Lake of Death, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Lake of Death, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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