Jonas Wolcher’s Blog (est in 2012) — nearly 25 years of raw, underground Swedish genre cinema straight from the gutter! Here, I share my past, present, and future: movies I’ve made, like Die Zombiejäger and Cannibal Fog. No big studios—just DIY passion, cult classics, and the reality of being an indie filmmaker from Sweden. This isn’t just a blog. It’s a love letter to genre fans, rebels, and anyone who believes cinema should have teeth. Join the ride—let’s keep the fire burning.

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Jonas Wolcher, the visionary Swedish director born on April 15, 1973, is a cinematic maestro celebrated for his dynamic storytelling in films like "Die Zombiejäger" and "Dragonetti: The Ruthless Contract Killer." In the captivating world of "Cannibal Fog," Wolcher fearlessly delves into the cannibal genre, crafting narratives that defy convention, emphasizing storytelling prowess over extravagant special effects. His films aren't just stories; they're experiences, guided by an auteur with an unparalleled knack for turning challenges into triumphs. In a world of constraints, Wolcher's indomitable spirit shines through, making him a luminary figure in Swedish cinema. His unique blend of storytelling, music curation, and marketing finesse continues to captivate audiences, ensuring that Jonas Wolcher remains a cinematic force to be reckoned with.

2024-03-01

Help a Cult Movie Director to come back and make great movies again

 


My Ko-Fi-page is now available! Check it out. 

Ko-fi.com/jonaswolcher

My name is Jonas Wolcher https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonas_Wolcher. I am a traumatized cult movie director who needs help to go back and produce/direct great movies once more. In my past I've been living in relationships which were not good and now many years later they have put deep scars inside me but I will never surrender!


 

 What I really want to do is to go back and make movies, but due to my economical situation and psychological status I can't do it. Not yet. That's why I decided to ask for your support. To get some income and oil the machinery once more and start to make really good movies.

 


Me and my fiance Helen she's the CEO of Ranrikestudios, our production company in northern Bohuslän, Sweden, an absolutely perfect location to make movies in. 

 


Close to nature, the sea and not far from Norway. This place suit us and it's here where we get all the ideas of projects we really want to make. Everything from Ghost Assassins, poison murderers, domestic violence, historical dramas, syfys and of course my favorite genre, Horror!


 

 

2024-02-27

22 years of music videos directed by Jonas Wolcher

 Jonas Wolcher, the Swedish director and producer, has ventured into creating music videos alongside his cult movie projects. Here are some of the music videos he has directed 2002-2023: Which one is your favorite. Send you comments below :)

 



 
 
 
 
 



 
 

2024-02-26

Some PR-pictures 5 years ago

 I love to take pictures, but sometimes people are taking pictures of me for publicity. In 2019 a photographer named Peter Sjöquist shot some of the coolest PR pictures of me. I even had some nude pictures in water. He was so easy to work with and here's the result. Follow Peter on Instagram

 


 





THANK YOU FOR WATCHING

FULL BODY BURN STUNT Dragonetti (2010)

 


Det här kan se riktigt läskigt ut. En full kroppsbränning är ett svårt stunt, men när det görs på ett professionellt vis ser det helt otroligt snyggt ut.

                                        photo credit: Patrik Skoglöw

Jag regisserade Dragonetti (2010) och vi hade flera stuntmän med i den här actionfilmen. Stuntkoordinator och SFX var den legendariska Lars Lundgren.
 

FULL BODY BURN STUNT Behind the scenes from Dragonetti (2010) Stunt coordinator Lars Lundgren Director Jonas Wolcher
BTS Produced by #RANRIKESTUDIOS

2024-02-24

Cannibal Fog 10 years anniversary


In 2014 I did an Indiegogo campaign in hope to get a budget for making one of the first Swedish cannibal movies. The project was called "Göteborgskannibaler" but the final title became Cannibal Fog. Now 10 years later I am thinking of reediting the movie and have a re-release for the 10-years anniversary. What's your opinion?
 

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cannibal-fog/x/23326783#/


 

Cult director talks about Christmas of the Dead

 

Jul 27, 2023  

Cult movie director Jonas Wolcher talks about "Christmas of the Dead", Albin Glasells latest kickstarter campaign. When the campaign was over more than 105.000 SEK were brought into the project which is quite impressive.




 

Sägen Film. Join Christmast of the Dead Kickstarter 

Now!!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... For more about Sägen Films check out    / @sagenfilm   #sägenfilm #christmastofthedead  

Produced by #ranrikestudios

Stormen Louise 23:e februari 2024

 

Pictures from #storm #Louise outside #Hamburgsund. The wind is blowing 23 m/sec in the wind gusts and the water is high above normal. - I'm standing on the balcony and using a gimbal when filming. The wind is so strong that the motors in the gimbal can't really keep up. It has a life of its own. So I've shown what it looks like with and without stabilizers in the film. - Jonas Wolcher - Ranrikestudios.

Bilder från #stormen #Louise utanför #Hamburgsund. Det blåser 23 m/sek i byarna och vattnet ligger högt över det normala. - Jag står på balkongen och använder en gimbal när jag filmar. Det blåser så mycket så att motorerna i gimbalen inte riktigt hänger med. Den lever sitt egna liv. Jag har därför visat hur det ser ut med och utan stabilisatorer i filmen. - Jonas Wolcher - Ranrikestudios.

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2024-02-23

Haraldfilm besöks av Life's Bits and Bobs

 



I oktober 2023 besökte Life's Bits and Bobs Haraldfilm i Kållered, utanför Göteborg. Där fick vi en rundtur samt passade på att intervjua mannen som kämpar för att att den fysiska filmen ska bevaras. I hans butik hittar vi mer än 15000 titlar i lager. Följ med oss och dyk ner i DVDer och Blurays. Besök butiken via www.haraldfilm.se Producerat av Ranrikestudios för Life's Bits and Bobs. 


 

RANRIKESTUDIOS ©2023 

In October 2023, Life's Bits and Bobs visited Haraldfilm in Kållered, outside of Gothenburg. There, we received a tour and took the opportunity to interview the man who is striving to preserve physical film. In his store, we find more than 15,000 titles in stock. Join us as we delve into DVDs and Blu-rays. 

 


Support Ranrike Studios or Life's Bits and Bobs by becoming a Patreon today. www.patreon.com/ranrikestudios or www.patreon.com/lifesbitsandbobs 

Musik. "That funk show" - Diamond Tunes   / alexgolubiev   

 

Stötta Ranrikestudios eller Life's Bits and Bobs genom att bli patreon redan idag. www.patreon.com/ranrikestudios eller www.patreon.com/lifesbitsandbobs 

 Tack Glenn, Jonathan, Harald och Niclas.

2024-02-22

Music video: ZECOND COMING - "Thorns" (Idaho Thorns - The Bride of Blood)

 BLAST FROM THE PAST.





ZECOND COMING - "Thorns" is the story of Idaho Thorns - The Bride of Blood who is about to get married when suddenly her guests transform into a horde of flesh eating zombies.
The video is an homage to horror comics from the 50s-60s and so is the music. "Thorns" oozes vibes from 1960s traditional Rock 'n Roll. It's a blend of Roy Orbinson, Elvis and Tom Jones.
 

 
 
This is Jonas Wolcher (creator of New Swedish Genre Cinema) first real Rock 'n Roll music video. It was shot May 2017 in Floda, Sweden.
 
 

 
Starring: Ida Karolin Johansson, Ric Ochet, J, Revelvis, Cissi Lijemalm, Christer Blomgren, Malte Aronsson, Malake Masassi, The Per, Gustav Ljungdahl
 
Creepy effects: Gustav Ljungdahl
Makeup: Malake Masassi, Jonas Wolcher
Sound: Daniel Lundqvist
Camera, Picture Work, Magic and Cuts: David Erik Nilsson
Director: Jonas Wolcher
 
Wheels by: Billie Biscayne, Thomas
 
Thanks to
Ulf Nilsson
TCB Cafe
Garveriet Floda
 

 

2024-02-21

Besten i Bullarsjön aka The Beast Beneath Lake Bullaren Trailer (2021)


 #RANRIKESTUDIOS släppte 2021 en PR-Trailer för THE BEAST BENEATH LAKE BULLAREN aka BESTEN I BULLARSJÖN. Filmen är inte klar än. Vi letar för närvarande efter medel för att slutföra historien. Hittills har mer än 70% av scenerna filmats. Om du vill bidra gå med i vårt PATERON-program på www.patreon.com/ranrikestudios eller kontakta oss på FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM. In 2021 #RANRIKESTUDIOS released a PR-Trailer for THE BEAST BENEATH LAKE BULLAREN aka BESTEN I BULLARSJÖN.


 The movie is not finished yet. We are currently looking for means to complete the story. So far more than 70% of the scenes has been filmed. 

 

If you want to contribute join our PATERON - program at www.patreon.com/ranrikestudios or contact us at on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM. För mer info om filmen gå in på https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12811354


 

Dragon and the history of fire performance

 


Välkommen till vårt inslag om eldkonst och dess utövare. I detta inslag får du en djupdykning i eldartisterna Dragon, historiken kring elddans och dess utbredning i världen. Låt dig fascineras av eldens magi.


Foto & klippning - Jonas Wolcher 

Berättarröst och research - Helen Brunestål


 


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