
Lords of Chaos
Based on truth and lies
Directed by Jonas Åkerlund
Produced by Eleven Arts Studios, RSA Films
A dark, violent biographical drama about nihilistic youth and the destructive obsession with black metal that culminates in tragedy and murder.
A teenager's quest to launch Norwegian Black Metal in Oslo in the 1990s results in a very violent outcome.
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Does Lords of Chaos end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.
Is Lords of Chaos violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Lords of Chaos easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Lords of Chaos sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Is Lords of Chaos scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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