The Damned (2025) Movie

Thordur Palsson's 2024 folk horror film "The Damned" is set in a 19th-century Icelandic fishing town. This disturbing tale of human nature under pressure explores survival, morality, and the supernatural.

Movie Trailer

The official trailer for "The Damned" shows the film's creepy atmosphere and powerful story. It shows the barren landscapes and communal tension as they make their catastrophic decision.

The film's budget details are unknown. However, high-quality cinematography and a competent cast suggest a well-allocated budget for evocative storytelling.

Thordur Palsson directs
Screenwriter: Jamie Hannigan
Producers: Emilie Jouffroy, Kamilla Hodol, John Keville, Conor Barry, Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page, Nate Kamiya
Cameraman: Eli Arenson
Tony Cranstoun Nathan Nugent edited
Stephen McKeon music

Primary Cast:

Odessa Young, Eva
The cast includes Joe Cole as Daníel, Roy McCann as Ragnar, and Siobhan Finneran as Helga.
Francis Magee stars as Skuli, Turlough Convery as Hakón, and Mícheál Óg Lane portrays Aron.
Lewis Gribben portrays Jonas. Release Date

On June 6, 2024, Tribeca Film Festival showed "The Damned". After its festival debut, Vertical Entertainment secured North American distribution rights, releasing it theatrically on January 3, 2025. 

Story

A 19th-century widow is tasked with making an impossible choice when, during an especially cruel winter, a ship sinks off the coast of her impoverished Icelandic fishing village. Any attempt to rescue survivors risks further depleting the starving villagers’ supplies.

Cast and Crew

The movie stars Odessa Young, Joe Cole, Siobhan Finneran, Rory McCann, Turlough Convery Together, they bring a lot of life to the story. Directed by Thordur Palsson and edited by Conor Barry, Kamilla Kristiane Hodol, Emilie Jouffroy, John Keville, Theresa Steele Page, Tim Headington, Nate Kamiya, the cast includes performances from Odessa Young, Joe Cole, Siobhan Finneran, Rory McCann, Turlough Convery. Their combined effort makes every scene stand out.

Rating

Rotten Tomatoes rates "The Damned" 90% positive, based on 67 critic reviews. 

Critics praised "The Damned" for its suspense and acting. The Guardian called it an "atmospheric period chiller" that "twists the knife on Icelandic fishers" that emphasizes ambiance over plot. Odessa Young's Eva is lauded for her depth and resilience. 

 

From January 21, 2025, "The Damned" will be available on VOD services for those who missed the theatrical release. Check Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, and Google Play Movies for availability; however, the platforms are still unknown.

 

"The Damned" is a haunting folk horror film about human nature, morality, and the supernatural. Its evocative writing, great acting, and thought-provoking topics make it a must-see for horror and historical drama enthusiasts.