"The Nordic region has a rich history of storytelling. Norse mythology shares stories of giants, gods, and other cryptid creatures. These elements lend themselves perfectly to the screen, especially in the horror genre. After all, film is the newest form of myth. The Nordic region encompasses Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Every film on this list is based in the Nordic region and show the talent of Nordic writers, directors, and actors.
In this list, you will see that Nordic films rely heavily on their landscape to convey emotion: Beautiful, overwhelmingly vast, and oftentimes bleak. A setting like this causes chilling loneliness that leaves you reaching for comfort. Yet the only comfort you will find here comes in the form of ancient beasts and vampires. And finally, death itself."
