A modern day fable.
A young journalist journeys to Iceland to find her missing fiancé only to encounter a mythical creature who longs to die.
No Such Thing (2002) is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Hal Hartley, released on March 29, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Sarah Polley, Robert John Burke, Helen Mirren and Julie Christie. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 68 ratings.
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Sarah Polley
as Beatrice
Robert John Burke
as The Monster
Helen Mirren
as The Boss
Julie Christie
as Dr. Anna
Baltasar Kormákur
as Dr. Artaud
Annika Peterson
as Margaret
Erica Gimpel
as Judy
James Urbaniak
as Concierge
Bill Sage
as Carlo
Paul Lazar
as Fred
Damian Young
as Berger
Miho Nikaido
as Beautician
Directed by Hal Hartley, written by Hal Hartley, produced by Cecilia Kate Roque, Hal Hartley and Fridrik Thor Fridriksson.
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 68 ratings.
_**ANNIHILATION of the Wicked!**_ Released in 2001, "No Such Thing" was originally called "Monster," which is the superior title. Why? Because the film's about a literal monster, played by Robert John Burke, who looks like a cross between Satan, a reptile and a grouchy dude. The monster's been alive for millennia and is virtually indestructible. He dwells in bored solitude on an island off the coast of a remote…
Reviewed on June 2, 2022
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The main cast of No Such Thing (2002) includes Sarah Polley, Robert John Burke, Helen Mirren, Julie Christie and Baltasar Kormákur. The film was directed by Hal Hartley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
No Such Thing was released on March 29, 2002 and runs for 1h 42m.
No Such Thing (2002) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 68 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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