Hattinger und die kalte Hand
A summer's day on Lake Chiemsee: children discover the body of a man on a sailing boat. Inspector Hattinger and his colleagues from the Prien police start investigating. Shortly afterwards, a second body is found: The author Annette Kaufmann has been murdered in her vacation apartment. It is a serial murder, the perpetrator seems to know Inspector Hattinger personally and provokes him with bloody clues. There has been a fateful connection between the two murder victims for decades: Both are partly to blame for the death of a young girl who lost her life due to a doctor's blunder.
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Plot Summary
The reclusive former investigator Thomas Hattinger is drawn back into the dark underbelly of Munich when a series of brutal murders eerily mirrors an unsolved case from his past. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy involving corruption and a relentless killer known as 'The Cold Hand'. Hattinger must confront his own demons and race against time to prevent further bloodshed.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and Fritz Karl's performance as the troubled protagonist. However, some found the plot slightly convoluted, though the suspenseful narrative and dark tone were generally appreciated by audiences.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its dark and suspenseful atmosphere.
- Fritz Karl's performance as the haunted investigator was a standout.
- Some viewers found the plot a bit predictable but enjoyed the thrilling elements.
Google audience: Audience reviews were generally positive, highlighting the film's gritty realism and engaging crime narrative. Viewers appreciated the return of the character Hattinger and the complex mystery, though a few wished for a more surprising conclusion.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a television series featuring the character Thomas Hattinger, with this installment acting as a standalone episode or movie.
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