Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes

About Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes

'Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes' is a darkly comedic, supernatural crime thriller that first aired in 2021. The series blends elements of horror and humor, with the backdrop of a struggling family funeral business in the small Norwegian town of Skarnes. The story begins when Live Hallangen is declared dead but suddenly wakes up on the autopsy table with a strange, unquenchable thirst for blood. Meanwhile, her family's funeral parlor is on the verge of bankruptcy. Live's new 'condition' might potentially solve this issue, opening up a slew of macabre opportunities.

Making / Production

The series is an original Netflix production that marks a further expansion of the streaming service into producing Scandinavian content - a notoriously successful region for crime thrillers. The show blends traditional genre themes with uniquely Norwegian elements, creating a startling and often humorous contrast between ordinary small-town life and the extraordinary circumstances of Live's resurrection and newfound bloodlust.

Actors

• Kathrine Thorborg Johansen delivers a compelling performance as Live, balancing her new vampire-like traits with enough humanity to generate sympathy and connection.
• Elias Holmen Sørensen, as Live's brother Odd, delivers a deft performance of a man grappling with the strange occurrence in his family.
• André Sørum plays Reinert, a police officer entangled in the bizarre events happening in Skarnes.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is shot in the actual Norwegian town of Skarnes, adding authenticity to the setting.
• 'Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes' is the first Norwegian Netflix Original Series in the horror genre.

Quotes

• "You were pronounced dead at 16:02. Do you remember anything about the accident?" - Nurse to Live
• "Blood. I need blood." - Live Hallangen
• "I'm not sick... I'm just undead." - Live Hallangen

Music, Soundtrack

• The title theme is evocative of Scandinavian noir and sets the tone for the series's dark humor and supernatural elements.
• The soundtrack combines traditional Scandinavian music with more contemporary tracks to enhance the blend of ordinary and eerie in the show.