Synopsis
Interviews and news footage explore the rise of black metal music in Norway in the 1990s, including artists who were involved in suicide, murder and arson.
Scores
Overall Score
37.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
34.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
30.6%
Review Aggregate
55.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 46% of 24 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize macabre, thought-provoking, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
macabrethought-provokingcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gylve "Fenriz" Nagell | 2009 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Varg "Count Grishnackh" Vikernes | 2009 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg | 2009 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Kjetil-Vidar "Frost" Haraldstad | 2009 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Harmony Korine | 2009 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Bjarne Melgaard | 2009 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Kristoffer "Garm" Rygg | 2009 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Bård "Faust" Eithun | 2009 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score46.0
RT critic review count24
Rotten Tomatoes audience score57.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes6,987
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $130,441 | $190,766 |
| International | 2009 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $130,441 | $190,766 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $65,220 | $95,383 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $1,120,000 | $1,637,967 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $359,000 | $525,027 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $4,572,000 | $6,686,417 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $9,771,000 | $14,289,803 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $65,220 | $95,383 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $15,952,441 | $23,329,980 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $246,000 (est) | $359,768 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $104,000 (est) | $152,097 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $638,000 | $933,056 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $1,114,000 | $1,629,193 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $49,200 | $71,954 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $2,151,200 | $3,146,067 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $13,801,241 | $20,183,913 |
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