A slow-burn, sweltering Danish mystery that handles its tension like a tight wrestling hold, slowly tightening its grip until you are completely hooked The last time we saw wrestling play such a visceral role and metaphor in Nordic cinema was … Continue reading Suplex Review: Josephine Park Shines in a Gripping Danish Mystery Thriller
Danish filmmaker Anders Thomas Jensen returns with The Last Viking, a masterful blend of pitch-black comedy, visceral violence, and deep emotional resonance. Known for his long-standing collaborations with the cream of Danish cinema, Jensen’s latest feature pushes his regular ensemble … Continue reading Interview: Anders Thomas Jensen on ‘The Last Viking’
My first introduction to Anders Thomas Jensen was very late, it was Riders of Justice (five years ago) and I was absolutely taken by his style of film. The way his cast worked and played off each other made for … Continue reading Anders Thomas Jensen: 6 Essential Films From The Danish Dark Comedy Master
We review Aki Mäkiaho’s atmospheric horror novel Sauna Elf, a chilling yet beautifully written journey through centuries of Finnish folklore, sacred rituals, and bloody purification.
If you love distinct, folklore-driven Nordic literature, this one is an absolute must-read. Just be careful the next time you look under the sauna bench… Continue reading Sauna Elf Book Review: A Darkly Beautiful Nordic Horror Grounded in Finnish Folklore
Whether she is navigating the high-octane sets of Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth or redefining Danish television with her history-making series Bad Bitch, Diêm Camille is a force of nature. We caught up with the multi-hyphenate star to discuss her transition from the “family-friendly” world of The Sommerdahl Murders to the global stage, and why her latest project, The Barbershop, is her most personal story yet. Continue reading The Irresistible Rise of Diêm Camille
Read our full Kraken film review. Pål Øie’s Norwegian creature feature boasts a strong climate change premise but falls short on monster screen time. Continue reading Kraken Film Review: Visually Stunning Eco-Horror Short on Screen Time
Looking for a dark new thriller? In this Stop Dead book review, we take a closer look at Katrín Júlíusdóttir’s latest release, where the biggest risk in tackling a marathon isn’t the distance itself, but a calculating killer. Continue reading Stop Dead Book Review: A Compelling, Atmospheric Icelandic Mystery
Dark small-town secrets and brutal coincidences collide in the gripping second season of Black Sands on Viaplay. Read our official 4-star review exploring the powerful performances, visually striking direction, and deep familial scars defining this must-watch Icelandic noir return. Continue reading Black Sands Season 2 Review: Dark Small-Town Secrets Unravel on Viaplay
Nicolas Winding Refn’s new horror-thriller, Her Private Hell, is part of the official selection at Cannes 2026, and is set for release in cinemas later on this year. With that in mind, it feels pertinent to roll back the clock … Continue reading Pusher Trilogy: Revisiting Nicolas Winding Refn’s 3 Cult Classics
Black Sands star Aldís Amah Hamilton discusses writing season 2, tackling dark Icelandic themes, the iconic red sweater, and the reality of modern motherhood. Continue reading Aldís Amah Hamilton Interview: Navigating the Dark Evolution of Black Sands Season 2
Before the Hollywood remake, there was the blinding white heat of the Norwegian original. Erik Skjoldbjærg’s Insomnia is a psychological descent into a land where the sun never sets and guilt has nowhere to hide. With a 4K restoration on the horizon, we revisit Stellan Skarsgård’s haunting portrayal of a detective rotting from the inside out. Continue reading Insomnia (1997) Review: Skarsgård Shines in the Original Nordic Noir Masterpiece
Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton face off in the Australian wilderness in APEX.
Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur returns to his survival thriller roots with this high-stakes game of cat and mouse. From intense rock climbing to an already iconic dance scene, this is the perfect popcorn watch for your next Netflix night.
Read our full review of the latest survival hit from the director of Everest and Katla! Continue reading Review of APEX: Baltasar Kormákur’s Survival Thriller on Netflix
A sun-drenched villa, a reluctant crime writer, and a murder she can’t outrun, Jenny Lund Madsen’s Under the Blazing Sun follows Hannah, a novelist who looks down on crime fiction—until she’s forced to live inside one, becoming the prime suspect in a chilling Sicilian murder. With tangled relationships, Mafia danger, and a story packed with sharp humour and clever twists, this thriller plays with the genre while delivering all the suspense you’d expect. Read our review online now… Continue reading Under the Blazing Sun Review: A Brilliant and Chilling Meta-Thriller
Nordic Watchlist reviews Walter Presents’ Ammo. This Norwegian thriller explores the ethics of AI in warfare, corporate greed, and a descent into moral isolation Continue reading Ammo Review: Walter Presents’ Norwegian AI Thriller Is a Chilling Warning
Explore the inaugural Langeland International Film Festival. We interview Douglas Tanton and Rebecca Pruzan about bringing global island cinema to the Danish archipelago. Continue reading Langeland International Film Festival: Celebrating Island Stories
Søren Sveistrup’s Hide and Seek arrives on Netflix. Can Thulin and Hess stop a killer using a childhood rhyme? Read our review of this chilling Nordic Noir. Continue reading Hide and Seek Review: Why This Is the Next Must-Watch Nordic Noir
Nordic Watchlist shares 12 Crime Dramas to Binge if you Loved Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole – from some old classic to some recent additions here are some suggestions of what to watch next. Continue reading 12 Crime Dramas to Binge if you Loved Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole
Nursery rhymes aren’t meant to be this terrifying… Hide and Seek, Søren Sveistrup’s follow up to The Chestnut Man, sees a childhood game turn deadly. The most chilling weapon here though isn’t a blade, but a text message.
Ahead of the TV adaptation on Netflix next month, get ahead of the game and read our review of the book behind the new series. Continue reading Hide And Seek by Søren Sveistrup – Book Review
Nordic Watchlist reviews brand new Icelandic thriller, Reykjavík Fusion, as it arrives to MHZ Choice Icelandic crime, kitchen, thriller Reykjavík Fusion follows Jónas, a highly talented chef as he is released from prison. The crime? Burning down his previous restaurant … Continue reading Reykjavík Fusion: A Culinary Thriller with a Dark Twist
Gunnar Hall Jensen’s Portrait of a Confused Father begins with a gut punch. We open on grainy home‑video footage of baby Jonathan – crawling, tumbling, laughing – accompanied by a weary, affectionate voiceover about the weight of parenthood and the parallel burden of documenting a life. Continue reading Portrait of a Confused Father – Home Videos, Healing and Heartbreak via the ‘Manosphere’
The Murder Pool, Stella Blómkvist’s latest instalment. throws readers headfirst into a relentless web of murder, buried secrets, political corruption, and moral bite — but with a new emotional depth that lets cracks show beneath Stella’s razor‑sharp armour. With blistering pace, multiple gripping cases, and a heroine pushed to her limits both professionally and personally, this is Nordic noir that refuses to play it safe. Continue reading The Murder Pool by Stella Blómkvist – Book Review
Three generations. One buried secret. Generations, a Danish drama that turns a shocking discovery into a powerful, emotionally charged exploration of family, trauma, and the long shadow of past choices. With standout performances from its fiercely written female leads and a story that swaps whodunnit for why, this series proves devastatingly believable when it focuses on the human cost of secrets passed down through time. Continue reading Generations – TV Series Review
Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole has finally arrived on Netflix – here is Nordic Watchlist’s review of one of Netflix’s most anticipated Nordic series. Continue reading Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole – Harry Finally Arrives on Netflix
Being Ola: A Heartwarming Norwegian Documentary Experience – Nordic Watchlist reviews the new documentary by rom Award winning Norwegian filmmaker Ragnhild Nøst Bergem Continue reading Being Ola: A Heartwarming Norwegian Documentary Experience
Now that we have all seen the trailer for Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole, you can consider our appetites thoroughly whetted. If you haven’t seen it, we’ve popped it below for you to check out. It looks grimy, violent and, perhaps … Continue reading Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole – All You Need to Know About the Cast of the Netflix Drama
Some filmmakers make blockbusters, others Indie horrors, but here comes an Icelandic filmmaker, Hlynur Pálmason, who makes art. His films dive deep into realistic human nature, whilst showing you beautiful, hypnotic landscapes at the same time. Common themes in Hlynur’s work … Continue reading 5 Films to Discover by Hlynur Pálmason
Nordic Watchlist reviews Redoubt at it has its premiere this past week at Glasgow Film Festival and comes to UK cinemas from the 27th March. Continue reading Redoubt (Värn) – Film Review from Glasgow Film Festival
Nordic Watchlist reviews Hlynur Pálmason’s follow-up to Godland – The Love That Remains. Continue reading The Love That Remains – Film Review
Season two of Oxen arrives with the confidence of a series that knows exactly what it is: a brooding, tightly coiled thriller about power, corruption and the cost of resisting both. It wastes no time reorienting viewers, instead plunging straight … Continue reading Oxen Season 2: The Danish series returns on Channel 4, and Walter Presents
Fanny Ovesen Discusses Her Directorial Debut Live A Little with Nordic Watchlist as her film debuts at Glasgow Film Festival Continue reading Fanny Ovesen Discusses Her Directorial Debut Live A Little
