Question 1

How did Remote Control gain cult status in Iceland?

Accepted Answer

In the late nineties, an Icelandic sausage company attached VHS copies of Remote Control to packs of ten sausages, leading to its cult status in Iceland.

Question 2

Why was Remote Control changed from an action movie to a comedy?

Accepted Answer

Writer and director Óskar Jónasson originally intended an action movie, but while writing the script he realized it could never be taken seriously and decided to make it a comedy.

Question 3

What is the literal English translation of the Icelandic title of Remote Control?

Accepted Answer

The Icelandic title translates literally to "Sodom Reykjavik" in English.

Question 4

Which real band is featured in Remote Control?

Accepted Answer

Although Orri is a fictional character, his band Ham was a real band popular in Iceland in the early nineties, featuring Sigurjón Kjartansson on guitar and vocals.

Question 5

What conflict does Axel get involved in while recovering the remote control?

Accepted Answer

Axel becomes involved in the conflict between Moli, a liquor smuggler, and Aggi, a night club owner who wants to be Iceland's first mafia boss.

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