Handling the Undead (film)

Handling the Undead is a 2024 Norwegian horror mystery film, directed by Thea Hvistendahl from a screenplay by Hvistendahl and John Ajvide Lindqvist, based upon the novel of the same name by Lindqvist. It stars Renate Reinsve, Bjørn Sundquist, Bente Børsum, Anders Danielsen Lie, Bahar Pars and Inesa Dauksta.

It had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on 20 January 2024, and was released in Norway on 9 February 2024, by Nordisk Film.

Premise
Three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones inexplicably return.

Cast

 * Renate Reinsve as Anna
 * Bjørn Sundquist as Mahler
 * Bente Børsum as Tora
 * Anders Danielsen Lie as David
 * Bahar Pars as Eva
 * Inesa Dauksta
 * Kian Hansen as Kian
 * Olga Damani as Elisabet

Production
In August 2022, it was announced Renate Reinsve, Bjørn Sundquist, Bente Børsum, Anders Danielsen Lie, Bahar Pars and Inesa Dauksta had joined the cast of the film, with Thea Hvistendahl directing from a screenplay she wrote alongside John Ajvide Lindqvist, based upon the novel of the same name, with Nordisk Film set to distribute in Norway.

Release
It had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on 20 January 2024. Prior to, Neon acquired US and UK distribution rights to the film. It also screened at the Gothenburg Film Festival on 26 January 2024. It was released in Norway on 9 February 2024.