SWEDISH SENSATIONSFILMS:A CLANDESTINE HISTORY OF SEX, THRILLERS, AND KICKER CINEMA

This is my attempt at writing an introduction to this review without finding myself single-woman circle jerking about the glory that is Let The Right One In.  While we were all completely blown away by the innovative vampire novel/film, we often times forget that there was once a time when the Swedes kicked major, major ass in the film department.  Swedish born author Daniel Ekeroth, has given us an innovative new look on a highly overlooked and underrated movement in genre films with Swedish Sensationsfilms: A Clandestine History of Sex, Thrillers, and Kicker Cinema.   Let me be one to say that homeboy did his homework.  Ekeroth's book is a highly detailed and accurate look into quite possibly one of the most influential and yet under-appreciated underground film movements.

While this may be an informative read, it is anything but boring. Ekeroth has a remarkable sense of humor and has a writing style that makes it difficult to put down.  Ekeroth analyzes over 200 banned films from this movement and complies them all into one comprehensive book of epic proportions.  And for all of you fanboys out there, yes, there are pictures. This is easily one of the top books written on a specific film style set in a certain setting.  It's hard to exactly pinpoint what to call Swedish Sensationsfilms other than exactly that.  Sensationsfilms.  There hasn't been anything like them, and there wasn't anything like them to compare.  He also gives us a personal peek into the career of Christina Lindberg.  Oh yeah, it's from the actress herself.  Thought I might mention that one.  Ekeroth more than exposed his writing chops and passion for the genre, he has proven himself to be a Sensationsfilms master.  If you're even somewhat curious to know even the slightest information about this film movement, consider this your bible.