Those Who Kill - Shadow of the Past 2012
Those Who Kill - Shadow of the Past (2012) plunges viewers into the chilling world of Copenhagen's police force, where detective Katrine Ries Jensen and forensic psychiatrist Thomas Schaeffer tackle a series of gruesome serial killings.
Director: Birger Larsen
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Those Who Kill - Shadow of the Past (2012) about?
This gripping crime thriller follows a Copenhagen police unit as they investigate a series of murders that eerily mirror sketches made by a patient years earlier—one whose release was approved by legal psychiatrist Thomas Schaeffer. As the killings escalate, Schaeffer is forced to face the consequences of his past decisions while racing to stop a killer who seems to be following a deadly script.
Who directed Those Who Kill - Shadow of the Past?
Those Who Kill - Shadow of the Past was directed by Birger Larsen, a Danish filmmaker known for his work in crime dramas and thrillers.
Who stars in Those Who Kill - Shadow of the Past?
The film stars Jakob Cedergren as Thomas Schaeffer, Laura Bach as Detective Katrine Ries Jensen, and Lars Mikkelsen in a standout role, with Simon Kvamm, Lars Ranthe, and Lærke Winther rounding out the main cast.
Is Those Who Kill - Shadow of the Past (2012) worth watching?
If you love Nordic noir with a psychological edge, this 90-minute thriller delivers tense suspense and moral dilemmas that linger long after the credits roll. While it may not have a widely known IMDb rating, its tight plotting and strong performances make it a standout in the crime drama genre.
How long is Those Who Kill - Shadow of the Past?
Those Who Kill - Shadow of the Past (2012) has a runtime of 90 minutes.
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About Those Who Kill - Shadow of the Past (2012) — A Dark Danish Crime Thriller You Can't Look Away From
Those Who Kill - Shadow of the Past (2012) plunges viewers into the chilling world of Copenhagen's police force, where detective Katrine Ries Jensen and forensic psychiatrist Thomas Schaeffer tackle a series of gruesome serial killings. Directed by Birger Larsen, this crime thriller unfolds with a tense, atmospheric backdrop, blending psychological depth with the gritty realism of murder investigations. The story takes a haunting turn when Schaeffer's past resurfaces—years earlier, as a young psychologist, he failed to commit a patient who obsessively sketched violent crime scenes, only for those very drawings to become a horrifying blueprint for real-life atrocities.
As the body count rises, the line between detective and perpetrator blurs, forcing Schaeffer to confront his own unresolved guilt. The film's moody cinematography and sharp performances—particularly from Jakob Cedergren as the haunted Schaeffer and Lars Mikkelsen as a relentless investigator—amp up the suspense, making this a must-watch for fans of slow-burn Nordic noir. Themes of obsession, consequence, and the unreliability of memory weave through the narrative, leaving audiences questioning how far one mistake can truly haunt you.