Handling the Undead
Håndtering av udøde
Synopsis
On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them. Who are they, and what do they want?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-06
Top Cast
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Renate Reinsve
Anna
Anders Danielsen Lie
David
Bahar Pars
Eva
Bjørn Sundquist
Mahler
Denise Trankalis
Solglimt Colleague
Bente Børsum
Tora
Jan Hrynkiewicz
Peter
Olga Damani
Elisabet
John Ajvide Lindqvist
Undertaker
Inesa Dauksta
Flora
Kian Hansen
Kian
Dennis Østby Ruud
Elias
Pinelli Hedda Munthe
Doctor
Anders Dybwad
Drowned Man
Emma Damskau
Solglimt Colleague
Monica Csango
Reporter (voice)
Anders Rønning
Police Officer (voice)
Gunhild Finne Nilsen
Police Officer (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 18 DaysNIFFF
Festival / Special Debut
May 31, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 18, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$105K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.02x
-$5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thea Hvistendahl
- Screenplay & Story
- John Ajvide Lindqvist, Thea Hvistendahl
- Original Score
- Peter Raeburn
- Original Title
- Håndtering av udøde
- Country of Origin
- Greece, Norway, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $5.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $105K
- Production Studios
- Einar Film, Filmiki Etairia, Zentropa International Sweden, Film i Väst, Greek Film Centre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thea Hvistendahl
John Ajvide Lindqvist, Thea Hvistendahl, Françoise von Roy, Pierre Hodgson
Peter Raeburn
Pål Ulvik Rokseth
Trude Lirhus, Thomas Grotmol
Kristin Emblem, Guri Neby, Sveinung Golimo, Nick Shumaker, Rasmus Krogh
Department Leadership Roster
Bente Ulvik
Costume Design
Thea Hvistendahl
Director
Kristin Emblem
Producer
Guri Neby
Producer
John Ajvide Lindqvist
Screenplay
Pål Ulvik Rokseth
Director of Photography
Trude Lirhus
Editor
Thomas Grotmol
Editor
Thea Hvistendahl
Screenplay
Linda Janson
Production Design
Peter Raeburn
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Handling the Undead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Handling the Undead about?
On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them. Who are they, and what do they want?
Who directed Handling the Undead?
Handling the Undead was directed by Thea Hvistendahl.
Who stars in Handling the Undead?
The principal cast of Handling the Undead includes Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Bahar Pars, Bjørn Sundquist, Denise Trankalis.
When was Handling the Undead released and how long is it?
Handling the Undead was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Handling the Undead?
Handling the Undead had a reported production budget of $5.1M and grossed $105K at the worldwide box office (0.02 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Handling the Undead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Handling the Undead was composed by Peter Raeburn.
Is Handling the Undead based on a book or true story?
Handling the Undead is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Ajvide Lindqvist".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Handling the Undead?
Handling the Undead holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).