Angel of Death

A disillusioned former police detective, haunted by a past case, gets drawn back into the criminal underworld when a series of ritualistic murders begins. Teaming up with a young, ambitious prosecutor, he must confront his own demons and race against time to stop a killer who seems to be targeting individuals with dark secrets.

The film received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its gritty atmosphere and lead performance but criticized by some for its predictable plot elements and pacing.

• Praised for its dark, atmospheric suspense.

• Mikael Persbrandt's performance as the troubled detective was a highlight.

• Some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic within the crime thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented for this specific film. However, general sentiment for similar Scandinavian crime thrillers often points to appreciation for realistic portrayals of complex characters and tense storytelling.

The film is based on Jens Lapidus's novel of the same name, which is part of his Stockholm Noir trilogy.