The Calendar Killer

2024 [GERMAN]

Crime / Thriller

14
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 44% · 3 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 44% · 50 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.5/10 10 4951 5K

based on novel or book serial killer phone call

Director

Adolfo J. Kolmerer Photo
Adolfo J. Kolmerer

Top cast

Sabin Tambrea Photo
Sabin Tambrea as Jules
Isabel Thierauch Photo
Isabel Thierauch as Lousanne
Dennenesch Zoudé Photo
Dennenesch Zoudé as Meret
Rainer Bock Photo
Rainer Bock as HC
1080p.WEB.x265 2160p.WEB.x265
1.58 GB
1920*800
German 5.1
NR
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25 fps
1 hr 34 min
Seeds 7
4.2 GB
3840*1600
German 5.1
NR
Subtitles us  de  ar  cz  dk  gr  es  fi  fr  il  in  hu  id  it  ja  kr  ms  no  nl  pl  pt  ro  sv  th  tr  cn  
25 fps
1 hr 34 min
Seeds 9

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by jordondave-28085 5 / 10

The revelation of the Calendar Killer makes zero sense

(2024) The Calendar Killer/ Sebastian Fitzeks Der Heimweg (In German with English subtitles) PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERAt the intro from the news media about the "Calendar Killer" for the reason he has been given that name is because he jots the exact day each victim is going to be killed. The difference is viewers do not know who "The Calendar killer" is nor know what he looks like, until the very end. The next scene has Jules (Sabin Tambrea) in charge of his own call in hotline for women called "Walk Me Home Hotline" and giving some helpful and useful advice to a lady who phoned in regarding a group of men. And as a result of some advice, she managed to wait around long enough to get on to her bus. Jules next caller is Klara (Luise Heyer) who she is on a midlife crisis claiming she was on the domain of the killer himself until she found a way to escape. And for the next hour or so, we know more about the lives of both Klara and Jules. From Klara and her so called important abusive husband, Martin (Friedrich Mücke) and how Jules motivated to have his own "walk me home" service operator, that has something to do with the loss of his wife while he was working as a 911 operator.The revelation that lead up to the Calendar killer makes no sense as viewers are completely oblivious about his connection and his previous victims whomever that might be.
Reviewed by okpilak 6 / 10

"You let it happen."

Klara has an abusive marriage to Martin, but Martin holds something over her. She had mental problems, and was sent to a less than ideal place, so he holds it over her. If she disobeys, he will send her back. And he justifies his abuse in that she accepts it. She has a daughter Amelie that she is very protective of. Jules is working a help line. He used to be in the fire service handling calls, but had a terrible experience, so now is on a help line. His help is to stay with the person who calls for help until the danger has passed, such as when they are walking home at night. One night he gets a call from Klara, who has gotten a message from the Calendar Killer. Either she or her husband will be killed by midnight. For a good part of the movie, one sees how Jules is trying to help her. She knows her husband is very abusive, but she cannot leave him. And many critics simply do not understand what that is all about. Where the movie fails is towards the end, with the twist it takes. And that is unfortunate, as until then, a fairly compelling story, with lots of tension, is presented.
Reviewed by TotoReviews 6 / 10

Ab

This is a German movie which I started watching in the dubbed English like many dubbed movies the accents and choice of words diminishes the whole character of the movie. The weird posh accents just seemed to robotic, so I watched in German with translation. It was much better"The Calendar Killer" delivers a tense and chilling thriller that effectively explores the psychological impact of domestic abuse. The film masterfully builds suspense, leaving the audience constantly on edge as Klara's paranoia escalates. The performances are strong, particularly Luise Heyer as Klara, who portrays her character's fear and desperation with raw intensity.However, the film's reliance on familiar thriller tropes and predictable twists can diminish its impact. The pacing occasionally falters, and some plot points feel contrived. While the exploration of domestic abuse adds a layer of depth, it sometimes overshadows the suspense elements.Overall, "The Calendar Killer" is a gripping watch with a compelling premise, but it struggles to fully break free from genre conventions. It's a solid thriller that will keep viewers engaged, but may leave some wanting more originality and depth.
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