Cold Hell

Cold Hell

We do not go to hell - Hell comes to us

Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky

Produced by Allegro Film, The Amazing Film Company

201792 min6.0 / 10

A relentless, visceral thriller about a woman hunted by a serial killer after witnessing his crime, built on sustained paranoia and brutal action.

A young Vienna-based taxi driver of Turkish origin witnesses an extremely brutal murder. The perpetrator, a serial killer, makes eye contact with her; a deadly game of cat-and-mouse ensues.

Questions people ask

  • Is Cold Hell scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of films.

  • Is Cold Hell violent? Yes, very. More violent than 97% of films.

  • Is Cold Hell easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does Cold Hell end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Cold Hell sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

27/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity36

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise24

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Cold Hell

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Cold Hell

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Cold Hell, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Cold Hell, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Cold Hell, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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