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FILM4 FrightFest 2013

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FILM4 FRIGHTFEST — 22nd to the 26th of August 2013

“FILM4 FrightFest is the UK’s premiere international fantasy and horror film festival. The festival, now in its 14th year, attracts thousands of genre fans each August to the heart of London’s West End and the prodigious Empire Cinema, for five packed days of premieres, previews, personal appearances, signings and surprises.”

On the 24th of August, Hammer of the Gods will be premiering on the main screen.

Update: Charlie will try to be at the Premiere. Here is his exact tweet, “I will try to be at the Premiere folks. Never 100%, but it’s in the schedule.”

Update 8/22: Charlie’s exact tweet: “Coming to the #HammeroftheGods premiere on Saturday!!”

“Are you up for some gratuitous Saxon violence? Then join us in Britain, 871 AD. Dying King Bagsecg needs reinforcements with a strong leader to cement the Viking position in central Britain. So he sends his son, Steinar, and his brutal associates, Grim, Jokul and Hagen, to find his vicious firstborn Hakan the Ferocious to take on the gathering Saxon armies. Ivar the Boneless is the last man to have seen Hakan alive before he mysteriously disappeared so Steinar sets out on an epic quest to find his long-lost older brother via witch hunts, traitorous battles, converted Christian warriors and enemy back-stabbing. For Hakan is hiding some devastating secrets in this old-fashioned high adventure romp through Beowulf and Game of Thrones style terrain from Farren Blackburn, director of Doctor Who and The Fades, and written by Matthew Read, scripter of the PUSHER remake. It’s HAMMER time, so kiss my axe!”

Make sure you go get tickets if you’re in the area!

Online sales and telephone sales commence from noon the same day:

  • Online tickets can be bought from here. Follow the links from the Empire Cinemas home page.
  • For telephone sales call 08 714 714 714.

Festival passes this year cost £170. Day passes vary in price according to how many films are showing:

  • Thursday 22nd August – £29
  • Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th –  £56
  • Day pass for Monday, 26th – £47
  • Single tickets – £12

“Festival passes allow holders to watch any film playing in the festival. This includes the main, discovery and rediscovery screens. The same applies to day passes, but this obviously is restricted to the day that the ticket is purchased for. Tickets for the discovery and rediscovery screens will be issued on a first come first served basis. Details on how to get the seats will be available nearer the time on the festival website and in the festival printed programme.”

Individual tickets for films will go on sale on the 27th of July at 11:00 AM.

Charlie Bewley – Steinar (Part 2)

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Part 2

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Hammer of the Gods will be out on DVD & Blu-ray! Pre-order now: DVD: http://amzn.to/17FrJYA  Blu-ray: http://amzn.to/170LpIv 

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Hammer of the Gods Review

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SteinarBy Nadine

On July 5th, Hammer of the Gods makes its US theatrical debut. The film is directed by Farren Blackburn and stars Charlie Bewley, best known for his role in the Twilight films and Clive Standen, who currently stars in the television show Vikings. Award-winning television director Farren Blackburn’s first foray into feature films is a brutal coming of age tale set in 871 AD in the time of Vikings. Hammer tells the tale of Steinar, played by Bewley, a young Viking prince sent by his dying father, King Bagsecg, on a quest to find his estranged brother, Hakan the Ferocious, in order to lead their army against the Saxons.

Filmed in Wales the lush beautiful backdrop contrasts brilliantly with the often violent imagery of the film. From the use of character titles in the opening scene, to the uniquely cut scenes, Blackburn’s television background is apparent throughout the film. The various fight scenes are well choreographed and effective in illustrating the unquestioned violence in the Viking world of Hammer of the Gods. While blood-filled the scenes serve the story line and aren’t gratuitous. Employing both modern language and a modern soundtrack Blackburn’s film is fast-paced and action-packed. Steinar’s journey from idealistic warrior to triumphant Viking leader can be broken into three distinct parts each underscored by the poignantly violent fight scenes that contrast well with Blackburn’s employment of scenes without dialogue.

Hammer has a strong supporting cast including Clive Standen who takes yet another turn playing a Viking as Steinar’s best friend and right hand in battle, Hagen. In his first starring role Charlie Bewley leads the cast with a strong and moving performance that belies his relative inexperience playing a lead character. Bewley is a master of the subtle art of facial expression and employs this skill to convincingly convey the complex emotional journey of his character. The nuances of Bewley’s physical performance give the character of Steinar a depth that the dialogue does not always allow. Through his performance you understand his struggle to resolve the internal conflict between his violent Viking upbringing and his own moral code. You truly feel Steinar’s ambivalent acceptance to violence as the film progresses. While Steinar is ultimately triumphant the viewer is left with the question at what cost?

Hammer of the Gods tagline says, ‘everyone must die’ and this is true even for Steinar whose own morality dies as he emerges victorious but irreversibly changed by the end of the film. Though filled with violence and brutality, Hammer of the Gods is a moving tale of transformation and self-discovery that viewers will enjoy.

Hammer of the Gods will make its UK theatrical premiere August 24th at Film4 FrightFest.

About the author:

Nadine is the creator of the blog: Is It Just Me? She loves all things pop culture, especially supernatural dramas like The Vampire Diaries and is an avid user of twitter.

Hammer of the Gods will be out on DVD & Blu-ray! Pre-order now: DVD: http://amzn.to/17FrJYA  Blu-ray: http://amzn.to/170LpIv 

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Charlie Bewley – Steinar

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If you’re having trouble reading the interview: Right click – Open image in new tab – Hover over the image till you see a (+) – Click on the photo and that will zoom in. (Google Chrome browser)

Hammer of the Gods will be out on DVD & Blu-ray! Pre-order now: DVD: http://amzn.to/17FrJYA  Blu-ray: http://amzn.to/170LpIv 

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