Beck 35 - Your Own Blood
Beck 35 - Your Own Blood

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Beck 35 - Your Own Blood

2018
Movie
90 min
Swedish

A man is beaten to death in the Middle East. In Stockholm, a young woman disappears on her way home from work. These two events will prove to be related. Since Martin Beck has quit, Steinar Hovland leads the search for the missing girl. But Martin is drawn into the case when he decides to help the national Security Police investigate a suspected terrorist. They soon realize that they are in a race against time to stop a catastrophe.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Niklas OhlsonGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A series of seemingly unrelated deaths rocks the Swedish city of Stockholm, leading Detective Martin Beck and his team into a complex investigation. As they delve deeper, they uncover a disturbing pattern that suggests a single, meticulous killer is at work. The case takes a personal turn when the investigation becomes intertwined with the private lives of the officers, forcing them to confront their own vulnerabilities while racing against time to prevent further tragedy.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at the strong performances of the lead actors and the intricate, suspenseful plot typical of the Beck franchise. Some critics noted that while the film provided a satisfying mystery, it sometimes relied on familiar tropes within the crime genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and solid detective work.

  • Jonas Karlsson's performance as the antagonist was frequently highlighted.

  • Some found the plot to be somewhat predictable for fans of the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this specific installment is not widely available in English-language sources, but generally, the Beck series is appreciated for its mature storytelling and realistic depiction of police investigations.

Fun Fact

The 'Beck' film series, which began in 1997, is based on the novels by authors Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, and is one of Sweden's most popular and long-running crime drama franchises.

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