Pyromaniac

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Pyromaniac

2016

1h 38m

Drama

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11 Reviews

27%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

When a pyromaniac begins setting fires in a peaceful village, a policeman uncovers his shockiing identity.

Brent McKnight

Seattle Times

The measured pace and minimalism isn't for everyone, but the firebug's escalating, evolving motivations keep the film engaging.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 15, 2017

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

The fascination of puzzling out a compulsive fire-setter's motivations keeps "Pyromaniac" absorbing, even if the film itself provides precious few answers in that regard.

Sep 21, 2016

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Tom Bond

One Room With A View

There are glimpses of promise, but they burn out just as quickly as they ignite.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 13, 2019

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Michael McNeely

That Shelf

Pyromaniac is a character study worth losing yourself in.

Feb 21, 2019

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Matt Oakes

Silver Screen Riot

A brightly burning ode to a troubled firestarter who happens to be the son of the fire chief in a small Norwegian village of about 800, Pyromaniac is an unsettling if unfulfilling character study.

Rated: C+

Nov 2, 2018

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Robert Horton

Seattle Weekly

Director Erik Skjoldbjrg made the original Insomnia, and he maintains a fine eye and steady beat, even if this film never becomes more than a one-note case study.

Aug 9, 2017

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It is not a bad movie, the photography is good, the scripts and actors are very good. As a film based in real history, it's good. Nevertheless, the role of the mother could be much more present, cause she has much to say.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Erik Skjoldbjærg

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Agnes Kittelsen

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Synopsis

When a pyromaniac begins setting fires in a peaceful village, a policeman uncovers his shockiing identity.

Director: Erik Skjoldbjærg
Producer: Edward Dreyer
Screenwriter: Bjørn Olaf Johannessen
Production Co: Glør Film AS
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Norwegian
Runtime: 1h 38m