Evil


1h 53m 2003

Brief Synopsis

Erik is a sixteen-year-old boy whose life has been plagued by violence. Tormented by his abusive stepfather, he has hit back in the only way he knows: by giving a good thrashing to anyone in his way. When he is expelled from public school, Erik is told he has one last chance to make something of him

Film Details

Also Known As
Ondskan
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2003
Production Company
Nordisk Film
Distribution Company
Magnolia Pictures; Constantin Film Development, Inc.; Cts; Magnolia Pictures; Magnolia Pictures; Metrodome Distribution; Mfa Filmdistribution Gmbh; Nordisk Film; Nordisk Film Theatrical Distribution Oy; Nordisk Film Tv; Sherlock

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 53m

Synopsis

Erik is a sixteen-year-old boy whose life has been plagued by violence. Tormented by his abusive stepfather, he has hit back in the only way he knows: by giving a good thrashing to anyone in his way. When he is expelled from public school, Erik is told he has one last chance to make something of himself and is sent to a prestigious private school. This time, he is determined not to mess up. Initially, Erik is overjoyed to escape his unhappy home, but he soon discovers he has merely substituted one prison for another. The school is run by a rigorous and unjust code, enforced by senior students rather than the faculty. In fact, the teachers prefer to ignore what goes on among the students, including beatings and a wide variety of humiliating rites. Soon, Erik is faced with a dangerous choice: confront his oppressors and risk expulsion, ignore them and suffer their humiliation, or let his friends suffer for him.

Film Details

Also Known As
Ondskan
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2003
Production Company
Nordisk Film
Distribution Company
Magnolia Pictures; Constantin Film Development, Inc.; Cts; Magnolia Pictures; Magnolia Pictures; Metrodome Distribution; Mfa Filmdistribution Gmbh; Nordisk Film; Nordisk Film Theatrical Distribution Oy; Nordisk Film Tv; Sherlock

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 53m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Audience Choice Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, January 8-19, 2004.

Released in United States Spring March 10, 2006

Released in United States March 31, 2006

Released in United States on Video June 27, 2006

Released in United States November 2003

Released in United States January 2004

Shown at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, January 8-19, 2004.

Released in United States Spring March 10, 2006

Released in United States March 31, 2006 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States on Video June 27, 2006

Released in United States November 2003 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles Internationa Film Festival (European Showcase) November 6-16, 2003.)

Released in United States January 2004 (Shown at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, January 8-19, 2004.)