#the hyperborean

[visplay]

Chris: The Hyperborean is a Canadian sci-fi / comedy about a death investigation involving a mummy that shoots cool laser beams out of its head, off kilter and gets good when the mummy shows up, Watch: When Free.

Richie: It was mostly fun, could have been polished more but was till enjoyable, the mummy was great, Watch: Rent.

The Hyperborean (2023) ⭐ 4.9 | Comedy, Sci-Fi

1h 34m

[entwinedmoon]

While I don't have any new research to share today, there is one new Torrington-related development that I just have to mention:

There's an independent film featuring ice mummies that were inspired by Torrington and the Beechey Boys!!!

The movie is called The Hyperborean. It's a comedy/family drama/mystery/sci-fi supernatural fantasy genre mashup that has been described as "bonkers" Probably because the ice mummies shoot laser beams. It sounds completely ridiculous and I want to see it a million times. Right now it's making its way through the indie film festival circuit, so it's not in theaters or streaming, but hopefully it will be available for everyone to watch one day.

There are screenshots available online, though, and they did such a good job on the Torrington-looking mummy.

The half-opened eyes, the curled back lips, the yellowish skin, the kerchief wrapped under his jaw... They even have the dark stain on Torrington's forehead and nose (from the piece of navy blue fabric that had been placed over him). It's really impressive how well they did the makeup and costume. This is the closest Torrington has ever come to appearing on screen outside of a documentary, and I for one can't wait to shove this movie in my eyeballs.

[thenefilim]

Blood in the Snow Review - The Hyperborean (2023)

Following last year’s Cult Hero, director Jesse Thomas Cook and writer Tony Burgess return to Blood in the Snow with The Hyperborean, a tale of 170-year-old whisky and laser firing ice mummies.

https://www.voicesfromthebalcony.com/2023/11/25/the-hyperborean-2023-review-blood-in-the-snow/