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METALHEAD DVD and BluRay
(with English and Spanish Subtitles) Pre-Sale

On a remote farm in Iceland a girl grows up in the shadow of a family tragedy and dreams of becoming a rock star...

METALHEAD is the latest feature film from acclaimed Icelandic director Ragnar Bragason. A dark, intense drama of faith, loss and heavy metal music in the 80's and early 90's. Fueled by a remarkable breakout performance by actress Thojörg Helga. Featuring a soundtrack of head banging classics by Judas Priest, Riot, Savatage, Lizzy Borden, Megadeth and more.

Winner of 8 awards at The 2014 Icelandic Film Awards including: Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, and Original Score. Metalhead premiered at Toronto International Film Festival and has been traveling festivals around the world, winning the hearts of it's audiences.

We can't wait for you to see it!

Many have asked for a hard copy of the film so... We are looking to you to raise the funds to produce a limited first run of DVD and BluRay with English and Spanish subtitles. We need you to make it possible! The sales of DVD's and BluRays aren't the same as they used to, so the usual avenues of finance don't exist anymore. That we could do this with with the support of you and other fans of the film is a thrilling thought.

Through simply buying the exciting options along the right of this page, you will help Metalhead DVD/BluRay, with English and Spanish subtitles, become a reality. We have a variety of extra stuff, from posters and personal video message from the filmmakers.

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WHAT THE MEDIA HAS BEEN SAYING:

"What do you get when you mix Ingmar Bergman with Judas Priest? The Best Metal Movie Ever... Remarkable"
- FilmEncounters

“A powerful portrait of grief… An impeccably crafted and beautifully performed film”
- Todd Brown / Twitchfilm

“Director Ragnar Bragason does a remarkable job tracing a young woman’s painful journey and rebirth… The soundtrack of deep-cut metal classics is beautifully curated.”
- Capone / Ain’t It Cool

"One of the best films of the year"
- Filmchecker

"Thorbjörg Helgs gives a fearless, bold and moving performance."
- Screen International

"A touching drama with a heavy soundtrack"
- Rolling Stone

"One of the decade's most important films"
- FromBeyond

"A surprisingly heartfelt story... Merits more attention than it has received"
- The Hollywood Reporter

"A cinematic gem... Profoundly realistic and human"
- El Antepenúltimo Mohicano

"Ragnar Bragason's Metalhead is a small masterpiece"
- Salonindien

"Probably the best film ever made on metal... A film that will leave no metal heart untouched"
- Church Of Nowhere

"An incredibly powerful drama"
- Komm & Sieh

"Highly recommended"
- Harper W.Harris / GeekRex

"Beautifully shot and superbly written...Thora Bjorg Helga is terrific as Hera, delivering a heart-wrenching performance"
-Matthew Turner / ViewLondon

"The best damn metal movie ever!"
- Metal Injection

"A gorgeous, harrowing, touching, and, despite its black metal grim moments, ultimately, uplifting piece of tour de force with a soundtrack that previously only existed in the dreams of trve-ly cultivated headbangers."
- Decibel Magazine