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Those Who Kill 1 - Corpse in the woods 2011

87 min📅 2011-03-22

Those Who Kill 1 - Corpse in the Woods (2011) plunges into the chilling hunt for Denmark's first serial killer, unearthing the skeletons of four young women in a remote forest north of Copenhagen.

Cast

Jakob Cedergren
Jakob Cedergren
Lars Mikkelsen
Lars Mikkelsen
Lærke Winther
Lærke Winther

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Those Who Kill 1 - Corpse in the Woods (2011) about?

The film follows the investigation into the skeletons of four murdered women found in a Danish forest, pulling Deputy Superintendent Katrine Ries Jensen into a tense partnership with forensic psychiatrist Thomas Schaeffer. Together, they pursue a killer whose pattern defies traditional profiling, diving into a psychological abyss that tests their own sanity.

Who directed Those Who Kill 1 - Corpse in the Woods?

Director information is not available.

Who stars in Those Who Kill 1 - Corpse in the Woods?

The film stars Jakob Cedergren as Thomas Schaeffer, Lars Mikkelsen, and Lærke Winther, with Laura Bach as Deputy Superintendent Katrine Ries Jensen.

Is Those Who Kill 1 - Corpse in the Woods (2011) worth watching?

As a tense Nordic noir crime thriller, it offers sharp psychological tension and a gripping mystery, though its slow-burn pacing might not satisfy all viewers. If you enjoy cat-and-mouse detective stories with flawed characters, it's a solid pick for a moody, atmospheric watch.

How long is Those Who Kill 1 - Corpse in the Woods?

Those Who Kill 1 - Corpse in the Woods (2011) has a runtime of 87 minutes.

About Those Who Kill 1 - Corpse in the Woods (2011) — Denmark's first serial killer thriller meets psychological cat-and-mouse chase

Those Who Kill 1 - Corpse in the Woods (2011) plunges into the chilling hunt for Denmark's first serial killer, unearthing the skeletons of four young women in a remote forest north of Copenhagen. The case drags Deputy Superintendent Katrine Ries Jensen (Laura Bach) into a dark alliance with the cold, analytical legal psychiatrist Thomas Schaeffer (Jakob Cedergren), whose detached logic starkly contrasts Katrine's relentless drive. As they peel back layers of a baffling pattern—one that defies conventional profiling—they confront a predator whose motives lie buried deeper than the unmarked graves themselves.

Tense cat-and-mouse dynamics fuel this crime thriller, blending procedural grit with psychological depth. The dense woods become a character of their own, mirroring the oppressive weight of unsolved horrors. Schaeffer's clinical detachment clashes with Katrine's emotional fire, creating a volatile partnership that teeters between breakthrough and breakdown. Can logic outrun madness when the killer's blueprint is rooted in something altogether inhuman?

The film immerses viewers in a moody, atmospheric Nordic noir, where every clue feels like a shadow slipping through the trees.