Once Upon a Time in Norway

About This Movie

So, 'Once Upon a Time in Norway' is a real deep dive into the early days of Norwegian black metal. It’s a wild mix of crime and music documentary, capturing that raw energy of Mayhem and their contemporaries. The interviews are candid, revealing those dark undercurrents of fame and the chaos surrounding it all. You can almost feel the cold Norwegian air as they recount their stories. The pacing's a bit all over the place, but it does give you this sense of unpredictability that's somehow fitting. It’s not slick, and the performances come across as genuinely intense—like you're peeking behind the curtain of a world that most only hear whispers about. It's absorbing in a way that kind of sticks with you, even if it leaves a bit of a chill.

Focuses on the intersection of music and crime. · Features firsthand accounts from influential band members. · Offers a raw, unvarnished view of the black metal scene.