Plagues of Breslau

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Plagues of Breslau

2018

1h 33m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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A Polish police officer hunts a serial killer who claims a new victim every evening at 6 o'clock.

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John Doyle

Globe and Mail

[The] director, Patryk Vega, is also interested in speeding up the story, and the narrative here moves at a blistering pace. He makes most European crime dramas look painfully slow and oblique.

May 26, 2020

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Elisabeth Vincentelli

New York Times

A pulsating rage at the way society neglects women in particular, its weakest members in general, courses through the movie. More than the displays of flayed flesh, it's what sticks.

Apr 24, 2020

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Mike McCahill

Guardian

Offering a set-piece every 10 minutes, a twist every 30, it's pure pulp, but Vega knows how to sell it, and there are pearls of wisdom amid the nastiness.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 29, 2018

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Alix Turner

Ready Steady Cut

Serial killer detective thriller: bloody, nasty, fast-paced and thoroughly Polish, written and directed by Patryk Vega. It's exciting, and has a great story, familiar in parts, but only just.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 3, 2021

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

Police hunt serial killer; language and extreme violence.

Rated: 2/5

May 7, 2020

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John Serba

Decider

Plagues is a thriller that reveals too much too early and is all the better for it, because it shows a willingness to push the story into relatively uncharted territory in the third act.

Apr 23, 2020

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HABIBA NAZEERA B

A compact and detailed thriller movie. Great movie. Well done! Female leads! Not for those who love meaningless action/male dominated drama.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/04/24

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Audience Member

I liked this Polish film. Elements of Girl with a Dragon Tattoo and Se7en for a complicated serial killer chase.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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THIS IS A WILD RIDE. PLOT TWISTS GALORE

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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It had all the ingredients for a great sinister movie. But it lacked nuances, the first half of the movie had a good pace, the second half tumbled off in a rollercoaster. It lacked depth and buildup. Also the main detective story and character was very cliché.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Cat and mouse chase where the cat ends up being the bird watching the cat who was really a mouse. I can admit I didn't see the twists coming even though I had questions about the certain someone who suddenly appeared. The acting was so raw that I let it slide just to see what would happen next. Love a good police crime series. Appreciated how it got all the things in within a good amount of episodes. I think it kept the tension high and the urgency to find out the outcome. Would definitely recommend to another police crime enthusiast.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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It really reminded me of se7en, but with more interesting political commentary and a fairly suprising end. I found the lead cop a very complex and interesting character.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Synopsis

A Polish police officer hunts a serial killer who claims a new victim every evening at 6 o'clock.

Director: Patryk Vega
Screenwriter: Patryk Vega
Production Co: Showmax, Vega Investments
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Polish
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 22, 2020
Runtime: 1h 33m

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