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![]() It seems that a police captain KNOWS there's much more to the case but has been unable to go further with the case. However, the case is unusual because someone has already been convicted of the crime. Think twice before you'd consider doing this.no, think three times! The film is a bit reminiscent of the American television shows "Cold Case" or "Cold Case Files" in that the story involves a police unit which investigates unsolved crimes. While it's extremely well made, there are also some very graphic murders, tons of blood, rape and other bits of nastiness that make this a poor choice if you want to watch a film with the kids or your mother. The film is an extremely graphic and unflinching crime film-one that you should be warned about before you decide to see it or not. Now it's coming to DVD internationally and you'll have a chance to see it as well. ![]() In its native land, this film recently became the highest grossing domestic film in history. Horror Hunters is a Danish film directed by Mikkel Nørgaard. That said, if you are not perturbed by the violence or the subtitles, this film is a must see. If you are of a sensitive disposition you may want to give this film a pass. For some people, possibly the only shortcoming, may be the sexual violence inherent in the film. The other cast members, including the key villains of the piece, are well chosen and able actors who fit snugly into their respective roles. The comfortable chemistry between these two lead actors makes this film easy viewing. Fares Fares returns as his long suffering but understanding partner, Assad. A socially awkward, self destructive but nonetheless brilliant, driven detective. Nikolaj Lie Kaas skillfully reprises his role as Carl Morck. It takes time for all the intricate pieces of the crime puzzle to come together but when they do, its a very satisfying experience. Of course, its also a good crime thriller, with many subtle and often oblique, plot shifts. It speaks to the destructive power of inequality and how money not only does not remedy human flaws but can, in fact, amplify them. Indeed, this story is, arguably, as much about dispossession, as it is a crime story. By contrast, their female collaborator turned victim, suffers a bleak life of dispossession, but as we see she is, ultimately, a better human being. They lead bright, shining, seemingly flawless lives. The wealthy male sexual predators at the heart of this tale, like male pheasants, appear to have everything. That is the males are brightly coloured, whilst the females are plain. At first glance the translated title, "Killer of Pheasants", seems somewhat misleading. This is the second film installment that I am aware of in this detective drama, following on from "The Keeper of Lost Causes".
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