John Ajvide Lindqvist
Biography
Swedish writer John Ajvide Lindqvist is best known for writing mostly horror novels and short stories. Lindqvist grew up in the Stockholm suburb of Blackeberg. His debut novel Let the Right One In, a romantic, social realistic vampire horror story published in 2004, enjoyed great success in Sweden and abroad. Handling the Undead was published in 2005 and involved the raising of zombies in the Stockholm area. His works are published by Ordfront and have been translated into many languages, including English, Bulgarian, German, Italian, Spanish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Czech, Dutch and Russian.
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as Self - Contestant
Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson put the general knowledge of popular celebrities to the test - with a brand new twist.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Undertaker
On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them. Who are they, and what do they want?
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as John Ajvide Lindkvist
Factual series about Swedish television shows that left an impression.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Literature talkshow with Jessika Gedin.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Self
Go behind the scenes of the TV series *Svärtan*. It follows a group of young people who discover an injured mermaid on an island in the archipelago. The series is based on the book *Sommaren 1985* by John Ajvide Lindqvist, a master at blending Swedish realism with the supernatural. Behind the scenes, an intensive effort is underway to create the mermaid and make her look authentic.
Movie - 1996, 2h 15m • as John Ajvide Lindqvist
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.