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A painter struggling for inspiration finds an unexpected muse after he accepts a teaching position in a small town and becomes the caregiver to Eddie, a seemingly docile art student with a r... Read allA painter struggling for inspiration finds an unexpected muse after he accepts a teaching position in a small town and becomes the caregiver to Eddie, a seemingly docile art student with a rare sleepwalking condition.A painter struggling for inspiration finds an unexpected muse after he accepts a teaching position in a small town and becomes the caregiver to Eddie, a seemingly docile art student with a rare sleepwalking condition.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination
Dylan Smith
- Eddie
- (as Dylan Scott Smith)
Norman Mikeal Berketa
- Bartender
- (as Norman Berketa)
Simon Webb
- Radio D.J.
- (voice)
- Director
- Writers
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- TriviaThe only artwork made by the characters that can be clearly and fully seen belong to Eddie. The artwork from the other characters is only shown partially or not at all.
- GoofsDuring the conversation scene between Ronny and Lars if you look over Ronny's shoulder you see an empty paint easel. At the end of the scene as Ronny leaves, Lars stands and looks back to the easel which now has a blank painting on it.
- SoundtracksDer Hölle Rache; Königin der Nacht
from "Die Zauberflöte"
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Diana Damrau & Jérémie Rhorer Le Cercle de l'Harmonie
Featured review
"Maybe you need blood and guts to get you going"?
Art is all about pushing boundaries and "Eddie the Sleepwalking Cannibal" puts that creativeness on the canvas. This co-produced Canadian/Denmark indie production is a well-made, quirky horror comedy with the blackest of dark humor. I wouldn't call it in-your-face, but still it's deliciously absurd and very well-timed with its dry humorous approach. This might be contributed to the cast taking their roles seriously and not letting it become camp. It just works. I found it hard not be impressed by Boris Rodriguez's directorial debut.
Lars was once an acclaimed painter, but now has hit an inspiration slump. He has settled into a quiet little town and takes up a job at the local art school. This is where he meets Eddie. And he finds himself looking after him. A towering and reserved mute man who is scarred from past events. But it's what Lars learns on his first night with Eddie. He sleepwalks, but also transforms from a friendly giant to an ferocious cannibal. But what he also discovers, that his inspiration for his art comes in the form of misery and carnage, which Eddie can bring in spades.
There are many droll character interactions, small town atmospherics and few grisly jolts. The satirical screenplay takes á compelling approach. Art is a rush with the pressure to perform, but what is one willing to do and what morals would be broken to present this to the masses.. The script does an earnest job in developing these subtle characters and that of Lars' intense deterioration. One interesting note, is that we never get to see the artwork that was transpired by this pain and suffering. The edgy humour here, perfectly goes alongside the outrageous violence. The gore make-up and dismembered body effects is authentically staged. Cinematography provides some flair and a music score is slight, but playful.
The cast look like they are having fun. Thure Lindhardt plays his character spot on. He's likable and provides good intentions, despite his unsettling addiction to bringing out those artistic flourishes. Dylan Smith as Eddie delivers a great psychical performance. The relationship formed between these two characters is endearing, even though it does go down a twisted and dependent path of Lars' eventually abusing it. Georgina Reilly is ably good too. In a small, but memorable cameo; Stephen McHattie plays a scheming arts dealer. Also the closing credits produces an amusing little radio snippet of one of Lars/Eddie's surviving victims being interviewed.
Lars was once an acclaimed painter, but now has hit an inspiration slump. He has settled into a quiet little town and takes up a job at the local art school. This is where he meets Eddie. And he finds himself looking after him. A towering and reserved mute man who is scarred from past events. But it's what Lars learns on his first night with Eddie. He sleepwalks, but also transforms from a friendly giant to an ferocious cannibal. But what he also discovers, that his inspiration for his art comes in the form of misery and carnage, which Eddie can bring in spades.
There are many droll character interactions, small town atmospherics and few grisly jolts. The satirical screenplay takes á compelling approach. Art is a rush with the pressure to perform, but what is one willing to do and what morals would be broken to present this to the masses.. The script does an earnest job in developing these subtle characters and that of Lars' intense deterioration. One interesting note, is that we never get to see the artwork that was transpired by this pain and suffering. The edgy humour here, perfectly goes alongside the outrageous violence. The gore make-up and dismembered body effects is authentically staged. Cinematography provides some flair and a music score is slight, but playful.
The cast look like they are having fun. Thure Lindhardt plays his character spot on. He's likable and provides good intentions, despite his unsettling addiction to bringing out those artistic flourishes. Dylan Smith as Eddie delivers a great psychical performance. The relationship formed between these two characters is endearing, even though it does go down a twisted and dependent path of Lars' eventually abusing it. Georgina Reilly is ably good too. In a small, but memorable cameo; Stephen McHattie plays a scheming arts dealer. Also the closing credits produces an amusing little radio snippet of one of Lars/Eddie's surviving victims being interviewed.
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Box office
- Budget
- CA$1,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,632
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,016
- Apr 7, 2013
- Gross worldwide
- $45,778
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39:1
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By what name was Eddie: The Sleepwalking Cannibal (2012) officially released in Canada in English?
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