Discover 10 Incredible Nordic Horror Movies You Should Watch

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Check out and watch some of the best horror to come out of Nordic countries

Lamb


A childless couple in rural Iceland discovers a mysterious newborn with a sheep's head among their flock and  raise the creature as their own, which leads to some unsettling and tragic consequences. 

Lamb is compelling for its haunting portrayal of grief and the uncanny, skillfully weaving a tale of rural isolation with some unsettling, supernatural elements. [Lamb on IMDB]

The Innocents


A group of children in post-war Norway discover that they possess telepathic abilities, and as their powers grow, their innocent games take a dark turn, revealing the potential for cruelty and manipulation. 

This movie vividly portrays how newfound powers can reveal the darker sides of human nature. [The Innocents on IMDB]

Hour Of The Wolf


In Hour of the Wolf, a troubled artist and his wife move to a remote island, where he becomes increasingly tormented by nightmarish visions and paranoia and as his grip on reality deteriorates, the couple's isolation unveils an underworld of psychological horror.

The film blends surreal horror with a deep exploration of human vulnerability and madness [The Hour Of The Wolf on IMDB]

Antichrist


Antichrist follows a grieving couple who retreat to a remote cabin after the death of their child, only to encounter increasingly disturbing and supernatural events that drives them to despair and madness.

If you like your movies provocative and a bit disturbing  with a whole load of violence, then Antichrist might just be for you. 

Visually stunning and deeply unsettling. [Antichrist on IMDB]

Dead Snow


In Dead Snow, a group of friends on a skiing trip in Norway unwittingly awaken a horde of Nazi zombies from World War II and as the undead soldiers hunt them down, the friends must fight for their survival. 

Zombie horror with a dose of comedy, what more could you ask for? [Dead Snow on IMDB]

Nightwatch


A security guard working the graveyard shift at a morgue discovers a series of murders linked to a secret society and when he delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself trapped in a web of horror and deception.

Incredibly suspenseful with a real sense of claustrophobic tension, where you cannot help but feel the fear.  [Nightwatch on IMDB]

Persona


In this classic Nordic horror movie, an actress who has suddenly become mute retreats with her nurse to a remote summer house and as their relationship deepens, the boundaries between their identities begin to blur, leading to an unsettling exploration of self and identity.

A completely compelling psychological drama where reality and illusion seamlessly intertwine. Profound and Unsettling. [Persona on IMDB]

Midsommar


Midsommar won't be for everyone, but I love it. A grieving couple joins a group of friends for a pagan festival in a remote Swedish village and wat begins as a seemingly idyllic retreat quickly descends into a surreal and horrifying experience as the villagers' unsettling customs take a dark turn. 

Ari Aster movies aren't for everyone, but I love his style and Hereditary is one of my favorites. Midsommar is a blend of both daylight horror and psychological tension at its finest. [Midsommar on IMDB]

Let The Right One In



A lonely boy befriends a mysterious young girl who turns out to be a vampire in a bleak, wintry Swedish suburb. As their bond deepens, they must navigate the consequences of her existence while confronting the horrors of their own.

Let the Right One In is a poignant fusion of a coming-of-age drama and vampire horror, and explores friendship and isolation with haunting elegance. [Let The Right One In on IMDB]

Troll Hunter


A group of students set out to uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious bear killings in Norway, only to discover a secretive government agency dedicated to tracking and managing real-life trolls. 

Troll Hunter blends both a dark fantasy and found footage style superbly, as it reveals the hidden world of trolls in Norway through a thrilling and surprisingly humorous adventure. [Troll Hunter on IMDB]

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