Strangled

2016 [HUNGARIAN]

Action / Crime / Drama / Horror / Mystery / Thriller

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 82% · 11 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 69%
IMDb Rating 7.0/10 10 6828 6.8K

serial killer

Director

Árpád Sopsits Photo
Árpád Sopsits

Top cast

Zsolt Trill Photo
Zsolt Trill as Katona Gábor ügyész
Zsófia Szamosi Photo
Zsófia Szamosi as Rita
Levente Törköly Photo
Levente Törköly as
Károly Hajduk Photo
Károly Hajduk as Bognár Pál
720p.BLU 1080p.BLU
1022.27 MB
1280*534
Hungarian 2.0
NR
Subtitles
23.976 fps
2 hr 1 min
Seeds 2
1.93 GB
1920*800
Hungarian 2.0
NR
Subtitles
23.976 fps
2 hr 1 min
Seeds 6

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by DimitrisPassas-TapTheLine 7 / 10

A gritty Hungarian serial-killer pic based on real-life events.

This is a movie based on actual events that occurred in the small town of Martfü (Hungary), circa 1960. A series of grisly murders of young women shocked the community and put the Hungarian Police on red alert. The victims are all brutally strangled and it seems that they were also sexually violated after their death. Initially, a local man, Réti Ákos was arrested and confessed one of the murders, but in the course of time, he was proved to be innocent, another case of false confession. " Strangled" focuses on the investigative procedure from the authorities, detectives, and prosecutor, while at the same time the audience gets to know the identity of the villain relatively early and we watch his moves, all the stalking, and attacks to his new victims. This duality, in terms of narration technique, is effective as far as the level of intensity and suspense is concerned as the viewer is constantly on edge to find out what happens next.Nevertheless, the film is not a strictly defined police procedural as the director, Árpád Sopsits, allows us to take a glimpse into the workings of the Hungarian justice system at the time. When Réti is exempted from his charges, many people inside the judicial structure find themselves in a vulnerable position as they can even lose their job, something that inevitably influences the current investigation. The main protagonists in Strangled are the detective in charge, Bóta ( Zsolt Anger) and the young, idealistic prosecutor, Szirmai Zoltán ( Péter Bárnai), who carries a tragic personal history and is determined to serve the idea of justice at any cost. I've read a lot of criticism on the performances by the actors, though I think that it is not justified. Perhaps it is not the level of acting that leaves a lasting impression to the audience, but it is nevertheless a decent work by all the thespians.There are many graphic, violent scenes in the movie and the viewers should be warned in advance that the story involves some pretty disturbing themes like rape and necrophilia. Those who are used to Hollywoodian films of the same genre will be surprised, even shocked, by some of the sequences. Overall, "Strangled" is a bold picture that stands oblivious to many of the genre's overused tropes, a fact that makes it all the more exhilarating and worth-watching. Hungary is a country that has produced several important crime films during the last few years, such as "The Investigator" ("A nyomozó"), "Budapest Noir" , "The Whiskey Bandit" ("A Viszkis"), and others, so it would be wise to check on any new films produced in the country.
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Reviewed by nogodnomasters 7 / 10

Tell me why you did it

Based on a true story in Martfü, Hungry, a small shoe factory town. In 1957 a woman is murdered and Réti Ákos (Gábor Jászberényi) confesses to the crime, although he is confused on the events. Seven year later more women are being murdered and the police question if they convicted the right man, as they look for the killer. They don't want to admit they made a mistake as it would effect their career. An outsider to the community is brought in to investigate.

I watched the film with English subtitles. The acting was fine and screen play well adapted for a drama. At 37 minutes into the film we have no doubt who the killer is. In spite of the production being good quality, it was a slow burn with a small climax.

Guide: F-word, sex, nudity

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