A Shaky Dance with Death

Let’s chat about “The Deaths of Ian Stone”—a film that’s like having a knackebrod dunked in your morning coffee. You know, it’s kinda unexpected but strangely fascinating. Directed by Dario Piana, who brought us some funky stuff before, this film is packed with suspense and a sprinkle of horror. Though it ain’t exactly a fika-friendly pick, it’s got something.

Think about it: a guy named Ian Stone (played by Mike Vogel—you might remember him from “Cloverfield”) who keeps dying over and over again. It’s almost like Lasse telling the same bad joke, only to switch punchlines halfway. You’ve got Jaime Murray as some mysterious femme fatale, which adds a layer of intrigue. Her presence just whispers SAHLIN to me—a name that brings that summer cliff-jumping thrill. If you’re into those heart-thumping moments, this might hit a chord.

The flick buzzes like a chilly November in Stockholm. The lighting’s all dim and eerie, with that fog rolling in like a bad IKEA assembly experience. Piana nailed the atmosphere, but sometimes the story feels like trying to set up a new TV remote—frustrating, with mysteries that don’t really need solving.

I remember watching this back in 2007, a dreary October Friday—and boy, the weather matched the vibe perfectly—sipping a lukewarm Olle’s coffee at the old café by Götgatan. My mates and I, just out of a lecture, debated how nightmares felt more real than this cinematic loop of life and death. The film didn’t quite answer life’s existential questions, but maybe that’s not its job.

So, is it worth a gander? If you’re in the mood for a twisty tale with a side of nightmarish charm, give it a go. But be ready—like that old remote—it might not click on the first try!

Check the trailer below