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Madzia Ostaszewski lights up the screen as Judge Helena, a woman battling crippling grief after the loss of her daughter Monika. When Monika’s body washes ashore with disturbing injuries, Helena’s world crumbles; she can find no rest until the killer is caught. Stepping in is prosecutor Leopold Bilski, played with depth and charisma by Jakub Gierszal. Bilski alone seems willing to seek truth, not closure. This sets the stage for an epic clash of wills as judge and lawyer team up against dark forces that threaten to engulf them.

Adapted from a bestselling trilogy, Colors of Evil: Red brings this grim tale to vivid life under Adrian Panek’s steady direction. Shot on location in coastal Poland, the film immerses viewers in a world of shadows and secrets. This makes unraveling the mystery feel genuinely suspenseful. Panek also elicits top form from his actors, particularly Ostaszewski. Though given little screen time,...

It's been a while since we've seen a true prestige film hit the top of the Netflix charts. Or, at least, it seems that way. Last week we saw Jennifer Lopez sci-fi outing "Atlas" have a strong showing on Netflix, a development made all the more upsetting by the simultaneous success of Antonio Banderas' B-movie "Security," which similarly blew up on the streamer seven years after its initial release. Prior to that, everyone's favorite Ogre, "Shrek," dominated the Netflix charts, while Scott Adkins Dtv actioner "One Shot" also managed to find its own success amid the Shrek-fever of May. All of this seemed a tad desultory and, dare I say, disheartening. Now, though, it may be Poland to the rescue, with murder mystery "Colors of Evil: Red" seeing global success on the service.

The crime thriller is adapted from Małgorzata Oliwia Sobczak's book "Czerwień" and directed by Adrian Panek.

Get to know actress Zofia Jastrzębska, who recently appeared in Netflix's Colors of Evil Red.

Colors of Evil Red is a Polish crime thriller directed by Adrian Panek, based on Małgorzata Oliwia Sobczak’s book Czerwień.

Zofia Jastrzębska's role is at the heart of the movie, as she plays murder victim Monika Bogucka, whose death is being investigated by prosecutor Leopold Bilski (played by Jakub Gierszał) and her own mother, Judge Helena Bogucka (Maja Ostaszewska).

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When the body of a young woman washes ashore on a beach, a prosecutor is determined to prove her murder is connected to a 20-year-old cold case. Directed by Adrian Panek (Werewolf), the Polish film Colors of Evil: Red is based on the book Czerwień by Małgorzata Oliwia Sobczak and stars Jakub Gierszał, Maja Ostaszewska, and Zofia Jastrzębska. The screenplay was written by Panek and Łukasz M. Maciejewski (The Getaway King).

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When officers discover the body of a murdered young woman, Monika Bogucka (Jastrzębska), washed up on one of Poland’s Tricity beaches, ambitious prosecutor Leopold Bilski (Gierszał), aka Bilski, is put on the case. After tracking down clues, he notices the circumstances of Monika’s death are similar to a case he saw over a decade ago — but his boss won’t let him reopen the old homicide investigation. In his pursuit for justice, Bilski teams...

“Colors of Evil: Red” is a Polish movie directed by Adrian Panek starring Jakub Gierszal, Maja Ostaszewska and Zofia Jastrzebska.

“Colors of Evil: Red” is among those films about serial killers, investigations, crimes, and nightclubs that, while not groundbreaking, leave a pleasant aftertaste for the audience. However, don’t expect a Hollywood-style thriller packed with action, chases, and shocking plot twists. Despite its initial presentation, the movie leans more towards dialogue and personal relationships than action and surprises.

Plot

A girl is found murdered on the beach with signs of sexual violence. The police investigate and discover a blood-stained shirt. Yet, everything seems too perfect, prompting a deeper investigation, especially since the victim’s mother, a judge, gets involved. The trail leads to one of the city’s nightclubs.

A Slow-Paced Thriller with More Dialogue Than Action

“Colors of Evil: Red” won’t leave viewers in awe or stick in...