From Norway with Terror: Last Ride (2026) Review

* Last Ride (2026)Last Ride is a survival thriller released in February 2026. Directed and written by Cinqué Lee (and executive produced by his brother, Spike Lee), the film blends a “bottle movie” suspense setup with a nostalgic, Stand By Me-esque coming-of-age vibe.+1Plot OverviewSet in March 1982, the story follows three American teenagers—Devin, Sid, and Jamie—on holiday in Vargøy, Norway. Looking for one last thrill, they convince a hungover cable car operator, Øyvind, to take them on a final run to a mountain summit.+1Disaster strikes when a mysterious, colorful celestial event triggers a massive blackout, killing the operator instantly and leaving the boys stranded in a gondola hundreds of feet above a dark, frozen landscape. With no heat, power, or food—and a dead body as their only company—the boys must confront their own mortality and the strength of their friendship.Main Cast* Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Rabbit) as Devin* Felix Jamieson (Raised by Wolves) as Sid* Charlie Price as Jamie* Kristofer Hivju (Game of Thrones) as Øyvind (the cable car operator)* Gustaf Skarsgård (Vikings, Oppenheimer) as the adult version of one of the survivors This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goreandgrimepodcast.substack.com