Customer Review

The strength of most horror movies is in conveying an extraterrestrial presence as abnormal. We are all well acquainted with the normal and hence are not afraid of it. The paranormal on the other hand infuses fear in us largely because of unfamiliarity.

Lars Von Trier introduces the spirits with suspense and then turns them into objects of humour as the miniseries ends. The interspersed comedy outperforms the sobriety. At the end of the miniseries, I ended up accepting the spirits as a normality.

The acting is commendable, of whom Ernst-Hugo Järegård deserves mention. He plays Dr Stig Helmer, an uptight neurosurgeon who has major problems adapting to life in Denmark.

The plot was interesting enough to hold my attention, although in itself it wasn't mindblowing. The cinematography revealed some interesting angles especially in the hospital corridors.

With an engaging introduction, a body of suspense and an aftertaste of humour, the miniseries was a good watch.