In Thelma, suppressing facts—whether it’s your identity or power—is the real horror

Enlarge / Meet Thelma. Medical professionals can’t seem to nail down what’s happening in her brain… (credit: Fantastic Fest / Thelma) You might not see a more stunning film in 2017 than Director Joachim Trier’s Thelma, Norway’s submission for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars. It tonally combines the unbridled happiness of a coming-of-age/first […]

‘Thelma’ Opening Scene Hints at the Unsettling Tone of Joachim Trier’s Coming of Age Thriller

In Joachim Trier‘s chilling, slow-burn coming-of-age thriller Thelma, a young woman’s emotions begin to manifest themselves in supernatural ways. It’s an eerie, effective film that burns itself into your mind and lingers long after the credits have rolled. Now the Thelma opening scene has appeared online to give you a better idea of the film’s unsettling […]

‘Thelma’ Director Joachim Trier on Crafting His Incredible Queer Horror Film [Interview]

Thelma is the story of a girl who moves away from home for the first time to attend college. And then she falls in love with another girl. And then she realizes that she has horrifying supernatural powers. And then things really go off the rails. Norway’s submission for Best Foreign Language Film at next year’s Academy […]

‘Thelma’ is a Cathartic, Supernatural Coming-of-Age Tale [Fantastic Fest]

Joachim Trier‘s Thelma begins with one of the most haunting opening scenes in recent memory. A young girl and her father trek out into the wilderness surrounding their home, crossing over a frozen lake and entering the woods. The father is armed with a rifle. When his young daughter isn’t looking, he takes aim at the […]

‘Thelma’ Trailer: Norway’s Oscar Entry is a Wild Horror Movie

2016 was one of the best years for horror movies in recent memory and 2017 has done a fine job of picking up the torch and running with it. While the incredible Get Out has dominated the headlines with its rave reviews and massive box office, the mainstream has proven surprising (the very entertaining Annabelle: Creation) […]