Directed by:
Lado KvataniyaCinematography:
Denis FirstovCast:
Нико Тавадзе, Yuliya Snigir, Viktoriya Tolstoganova, Daniil Spivakovskiy, Evgeniy Tkachuk, Aglaya TarasovaVOD (1)
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For years, Russian police forces have tried to stop the country’s smartest and most wanted serial killer. But even when he gets caught, nobody can prove his guilt. As the manhunt intensifies, the investigation grows increasingly personal between the detective and the suspect. The Execution is inspired by the real-life case of a murderer who, in the middle of the Soviet era, managed to elude the police over the course of a decade. (Sitges Film Festival)
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A russian dark whodunit with a touch of Nordic Noir and Korean Thrillers with a serial killer theme. The Execution describes a ten-year manhunt for a notorious Soviet serial killer who successfully escaped from the police. It has everything an excellent crime thriller should have. The film is more than just a serial killer mystery, it's also about the desperation of the entire Soviet Union. The film is told in flashback and is a bit confusing. We have a past and present timelines that are intertwined, but that's something you can get used to because it has a purpose. It has a great atmosphere, it's dark, raw, evil, uncomfortable, hopeless. The murders themselves aren't much for the viewer to enjoy, it's more the shots of the corpses, but harsh interrogation methods are used. The main two detectives are well acted (there is some Mindhunter inspiration here – interrogating other killers to catch a new one), and the plot itself is great, culminating in an final act with a number of surprising and unexpected twists, I really didn't expect such a crazy ending. Despite the longer running time of 140 minutes, I wasn't bored and enjoyed it. Fans of serial killers should look for this, really good stuff. Story 4/5. Action 2/5, Humour 0/5, Violence 3/5, Fun 4/5 Music 3/5, Visuals 4/5, Atmosphere 5/5, Suspense 4/5, Emotion 3/5, Actors 4/5. 7.5/10.
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