Rent Strangled (2016)

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Synopsis:
Based on real-life events, 'Strangled' is set in the provincial Hungary of the 1960's at the height of socialism, when a series of atrocious murders shock the small town of Martfu. A psychotic killer is on the prowl, strangling young women. Amidst the media frenzy, an innocent man is accused and sentenced for the crimes he could not possibly have committed. A determined detective becomes obsessed with finding the real killer, whilst under pressure from his superiors who just want to see a man hang.
Actors:
, , , Péter Bárnai, , Zsófia Szamosi, , , , Valentin Venczel, , , , , , , , Attila Lendváczky, Péter Lipka,
Directors:
Árpád Sopsits
Producers:
Gabor Ferenczy, Attila Tõzsér
Writers:
Árpád Sopsits
Aka:
A martfüi rém
Studio:
Eureka
Genres:
Drama, Thrillers
Countries:
Hungary
BBFC:
Release Date:
05/02/2018
Run Time:
120 minutes
Languages:
Hungarian DTS 2.0, Hungarian DTS 5.1
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.35:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Trailer
BBFC:
Release Date:
05/02/2018
Run Time:
120 minutes
Languages:
Hungarian DTS 2.0, Hungarian DTS 5.1
Subtitles:
English
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.35:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Trailer

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Reviews (2) of Strangled

Serial killer with a difference - Strangled review by Alphaville

Spoiler Alert
25/09/2020

A serial killer’s on the loose in 1960s communist Hungary and the cops are on his trail. It ain’t Hollywood, that’s for sure. In unnecessarily gruesome detail we see what the killer does to his female victims after he kills them. You may find some of the sadistic detail disturbing. It’s also confusing. An innocent man, who looks exactly like the real killer, confesses for no apparent reason. It might help to know that this is merely an error in casting.

Yet there’s much to like here. At last we have an East European film that isn’t bogged down in historic social realism. At last we have a director (Arpad Sopsits) who knows what to do with a drone and a steadicam. The plot bowls along from murder to murder and, if you have a strong stomach, the whole piece is different enough to be interesting.

1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

Worthwhile - Strangled review by WA

Spoiler Alert
09/06/2021

Yes quite good, pretty gruesome in some scenes, but acting and production values are good, and the period detail evokes personal memories. Kept me wondering if they would actually find the criminal, given the political backdrop of the time, which also lent itself to the rather depressing conclusion. Worth a watch imho.

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