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4.5/10   239 votes
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Director:
Willard Carroll
Writers (WGA):
Mark E. Rogers (novel)
Willard Carroll (screenplay)
Contact:
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Tagline:
An ancient prophecy is about to become a modern nightmare.
Plot:
A Norse runestone is discovered in Western Pennsylvania. The prophecy upon it tells of the Norse great wolf Fenrir (Fenris)... more | add synopsis
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User Comments:
A Fun and Witty Monster/Myth Production more

Cast

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Peter Riegert ... Capt. Gregory Fanducci

Joan Severance ... Marla Stewart
William Hickey ... Lars Hagstrom
Tim Ryan ... Sam Stewart
Mitchell Laurance ... Martin Almquist
Lawrence Tierney ... Chief Richardson
Dawan Scott ... Fenrir

Chris Young ... Jacob
Alexander Godunov ... Sigvaldson, The Clockmaker
Donald Hotton ... Ask Franag
Erika Schickel ... Angela
Bill Kalmenson ... Lester
Arthur Malet ... Stoddard
John Hobson ... Marotta

Anthony Cistaro ... Detective
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Additional Details

Runtime:
105 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Ultra Stereo
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Lars Hagstrom: [Fenrir towers over him] No beast so fierce without some trace of pity? more
Movie Connections:
Features De aanslag (1986) more
Soundtrack:
The Teddy Bears' Picnic more

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5 out of 6 people found the following comment useful:-
A Fun and Witty Monster/Myth Production, 8 November 2002
Author: teuthis (Teuthis@knology.net) from Columbus, Georgia

I must comment on this film. It's one of my favorites. It superbly blends Norse mythology and imaginative writing to deliver a gripping, suspenseful tale. The script is witty and fast-paced. The Runestone is actually somewhat of an intelligent film. Sure, this is a lower budget project; but the director spent his money well. He put considerable effort into developing the characters. The monster is truly frightening. The production values are excellent. Some of the scenes possess a surreal quality that I really enjoy. The cast is certainly up to the task. Joan Severence gives an compelling, vivacious performance. In fact, everyone in the film is entertaining. The melding of the New York avant garde art world with Norse archaeology in various scenes is one of the elements that let this film enthrall the viewer. Its a fun ride to just sit back and enjoy the ambience and imagination of it all.

I consider "The Runestone" one of the top films in the monster genre. I think that once you see it you will too.

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