There are several hidden elements of Norse Mythology throughout the film.
Helheim is the home of the dishonorable dead.
The Inspector on the phone is called Modgud, who guards the bridge leading into Helheim.
When Klaus gets off the train, a dog is heard barking. In Norse Mythology, the dog Garm guards the entrance to Helheim.
Helheim is the home of the dishonorable dead.
The Inspector on the phone is called Modgud, who guards the bridge leading into Helheim.
When Klaus gets off the train, a dog is heard barking. In Norse Mythology, the dog Garm guards the entrance to Helheim.
At first the owner of the hotel was worried that the film shoot would disturb his guests. He demanded that the guests wouldn't be bothered, had maximum priority, and the noise of the production would be kept down. In the end he was so exited about the film being shot at his hotel, he knocked on several room doors and told people to turn their TVs off and keep their voices down, because "we're shooting a movie here!"