"Colors of Evil: Red," a Polish crime thriller directed by Adrian Panek, has become a global hit on Netflix, topping charts in multiple countries and ranking as the second-most watched film in the U.S. The movie was released on Netflix on May 29.
It follows prosecutor Leopold Bilski investigating two women murdered 15 years apart, teaming up with one victim's mother, Helena, to uncover the truth.
Despite mixed to negative critical reviews, with some praising its high-concept plotting and performances while others criticizing its violence, the film has gained a strong following among Netflix subscribers and on social media.
The film's breakthrough star, Zofia Jastrzębska, a Polish actress born in 1998 in Kraków, gained international recognition for her role as Monika Bogucka.
Zofia, who has starred in movies including 'A Girl and an Astronaut' and 'Infamy,' excels in various pursuits like acrobatics, cycling, Thai boxing, skiing, and surfing.
The success of "Colors of Evil: Red" and other international thrillers like "Concrete Utopia" and "The Abyss" on Netflix suggests an openness among American audiences to diverse content.
Sources: slashfilm.com, dreadcentral.com, looper.com, list23.com, theubj.com, centralrecorder.com, thecinemaholic.com
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.
