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Tick Fever: Body Horror Unleashed
25 Sep
Summary
- Film explores anxiety through a tick infestation metaphor.
- Codependent couple struggles with relationship decay.
- Finnish filmmakers aim to expand Nordic horror genre.
An upcoming Finnish film, "Tick Fever," is set to debut, delving into the visceral world of body horror. Directors Sebastian Granskog and producer Mia Palmgren see ticks as the perfect metaphor for anxiety, a central theme in the film. The narrative explores the struggles of a codependent couple, Victor and Stella, whose relationship is past its expiration date but they cannot bring themselves to break up.
As fear and anxiety infiltrate their lives, a tick latches onto Victor, symbolizing their internal turmoil. His attempts to remove it lead to a loss of grip on reality and further distance Stella. The film prompts a decision: confront their issues or let go.
Co-producer Laura Laaksonen, drawing from personal experience, highlights the relatable struggle of admitting a relationship's failure. The team, supported by initiatives like the Finnish Film Affair's Nordic Lab Genre, believes in the untapped potential of Nordic horror, citing its unique mythology, nature, and dark humor.
"Tick Fever" is envisioned as a U.K.-Nordic co-production, with a focus on practical effects for its graphic and darkly humorous elements. Granskog expresses a desire for the tick to be realized through practical effects, a notion producer Palmgren finds both daunting and intriguing.
