Cold Hell

A young woman working as a kiosk owner in a Vienna housing project witnesses a murder. She becomes the target of a hitman, but manages to escape and seeks help from her neighbor, a former boxer who suffers from PTSD. Together, they must navigate the dangerous underworld to uncover the truth and survive.

Cold Hell received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and effective thriller elements. While some found the plot predictable, it was largely commended for its gritty realism and suspenseful execution.

• Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective thriller pacing.

• Strong performances from the lead actors were a highlight.

• Some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's tension and the performances, finding it to be a solid thriller, though some felt it didn't break new ground in the genre.

Awarded the Golden Eye for Best Film at the Zurich Film Festival.

The film was shot on location in Vienna, Austria, and heavily utilizes the distinct architecture of the city's social housing projects (Gemeindebauten) to create its atmosphere.