I went to the cinema this evening with my family and the youngest's girlfriend. Young en's GF works in a multiplex in Carlisle so it turned out handy to get free admission for all 4 of us and then on top 40 % discount for all food and drink while in there.

The Snowman is a film for all our Scandinavian members here ordinarily as it is mainly filmed in the capital city of Norway, Oslo. It contains beautiful scenery throughout and is quite a gripping movie once you get beyond the first 30 minutes of laborious and at first, completely random, "setting the scene" duties.

It is a psychological thriller with plenty of gore and zeal and leaves you completely unaware of the final outcome until the very end as any decent thriller should.
It is also a Working Title movie (my favourites) so it contains plenty of realistic gore and as ever, a great British cast!

It is about as far removed from the original mini feature by the same title featuring Aled Jones as any movie could be, but I have to say to all of those digital doubters of this world, it is no wonder real film doesn't exist any longer in the commercial cinema arena. The 4K picture was truly outstanding on the 30ft wide screen, the soundtrack immersing and amazing aside from the Norwegian attempts to replicate decent dance music LOL, just fantastic!
35mm, you never came even close!

A thoroughly enjoyable family nights entertainment in the city and as a one watch, I'd recommend this movie to anyone.

It got slaughtered by the critics, but just like "Jigsaw" of this time, you either WANT to like movies like this, or you don't!
The choice is yours, and as with anything in life, give it a fair chance.
It ain't the exorcist,.. that's the good news!

Hello Folks,

I am still looking for "Snowman" from Derann (Mono or Stereo) ......

Thanks in advance

That is a better Snowman and a better format Phil

The last 10 years I have with only few exceptions only watched children's movies at the cinema. I guess I should get to see this, though, if not for any other reason, it is indeed filmed in Oslo. I don't know about the locations, but it will be fun to see.

Bergen features heavily in it Eivind. It is a very "watchable" movie. The wifes choice as she really likes films like "saw" and "Hostel" etc.

I suppose I best watch out!

#2, If I ever see one advertised for sale Phil, you will be the first to know about it Phil!

As ever, it is a really beautiful print and one I haven't posted about on here yet so I will post just a few images of it this Christmastime when I will give it another airing along with a newly acquired lovely little print of Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer.

I have the 200ft Walking In The Air 11 minute or so edition also, but mine is printed fairly dark and needs a fairly bright lamp behind it to give it the impact it deserves.
The 600ft full length version I have was printed perfectly.

hi,phil
i think you should try blackpool as last year i found 2 copys of the snowman one at ealing and one at blackpool so who knows what will turn up .go if you can if not will look out for it for you .

Relatively easily available on 16mm Phil, if you're happy to have a non-vocal version of Walking In The Air. Not sure why the US Weston Woods copies are all instrumentals? Bloody lovely quality if you can find one though, I've had 3 pass through my hands so they're definitely out there.

The Super 8mm print is as Stuart says a wonderful print for quality.

Many Thanks for your answers !!

16mm is an interesting alternative solution, however, Super 8 from Derann is LPP guarantee.
Stuart, Andrew, what I understand, there are different sound track versions (Instrumental and voices), correct ?
I assume Derann"s one is the initial version.

Nigel, At this time I haven't opportunity to go to Blackpool Fair. In case you see "Snowman" for a reasonnable price, nice condition, this is great.

Let me know

NB:
(In case it comes to me in the meantime, I 'll post here "Snowman" found......)

Derann's is the original version with narration Phil.

No David Bowie, no instrumental intro until Raymond Briggs finishes speaking.