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Slakt 2

2000
Movie
59 min
Norwegian

A killer inspired by the first Slakt goes on a killing spree.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Daniel AlfredsonGenres: Horror, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former police officer, haunted by a past case, finds himself drawn back into a world of violence when a serial killer with a disturbing modus operandi emerges. The killer targets young women, leaving behind a chilling signature. As the body count rises, he must confront his own demons and the brutal reality of the investigation to stop the bloodshed.

Critical Reception

Släkthugg received a mixed reception, with critics often noting its effective suspense and grim atmosphere but sometimes criticizing its predictable plot elements and graphic violence. Audiences generally found it to be a competent, albeit disturbing, entry into the Scandinavian crime thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling atmosphere and tense pacing.

  • Criticized for relying on graphic violence and familiar genre tropes.

  • Found to be a reasonably suspenseful, if unoriginal, thriller.

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Fun Fact

Despite its title, which translates to 'Family Hack' or 'Kin Slasher,' the film doesn't heavily focus on family relationships as a central plot device, instead emphasizing the psychological toll of serial crime.

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