The Execution

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. (04/22/2022)