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Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters Have a Writer to Guide Them

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters Have a Writer to Guide Them

Dead Snow director Tommy Wirkola is still on the warpath, working on his next film, Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters. And he’s bringing on a David Fincher-approved screenwriter to help.

By Neil Miller on November 12, 2009 | Comments

Exclusive: Tommy Wirkola Talks ‘Dead Snow’

Exclusive: Tommy Wirkola Talks ‘Dead Snow’

Tommy Wirkola sat down with us to talk about his much buzzed about Nazi zombie opus.

By Robert Levin on June 24, 2009 | Comments

‘Dead Snow’ Trailer Explodes With The Smooth Sounds of Death

‘Dead Snow’ Trailer Explodes With The Smooth Sounds of Death

IFC Films has released the first domestic trailer for the upcoming Nazi zombie horror film Dead Snow, from director Tommy Wirkola. Yes, I said Nazi zombies. How does that make you feel?

By Neil Miller on June 19, 2009 | Comments

Tommy Wirkola Talks ‘Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters’

Tommy Wirkola Talks ‘Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters’

Norwegian writer/director Tommy Wirkola has been working with producers Adam McKay and Will Ferrell on a new project with some old school characters — doing some badass new things.

By Robin Ruinsky on June 19, 2009 | Comments

From Nazi Zombies to a New Vision for ‘Hansel and Gretel’

From Nazi Zombies to a New Vision for ‘Hansel and Gretel’

According to Dead Snow director Tommy Wirkola, Hansel and Gretel escaped being eaten by a witch, grew bitter about it, and grew up to hunt black hats down with shotguns.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 30, 2009 | Comments

Sundance Review: Dead Snow

Sundance Review: Dead Snow

Of all the films that I went to see at Sundance this year, I’ve got the sneaking suspicion that the majority of you are most interested in hearing my thoughts about Tommy Wirkola’s Dead Snow. Call me crazy, but the idea of Nazi Zombies attacking unsuspecting young people in the snowy mountains of Norway just has a certain charm.

By Neil Miller on January 28, 2009 | Comments