“Colors of Evil: Red” is set in Poland’s Tricity. The film follows a police officer (Jakub Gierszał) who begins to investigate the mysterious murder of a woman (Zofia Jastrzębska) whose body was found on a beach. Realizing that the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death are similar to a case from several years ago, the policeman begins to look into the past and teams up with the murdered woman’s mother (Maja Ostaszewska) to find justice. Filled with twists, turns, and shocking narrative beats, the international thriller is based on the Polish book of the same name.
Coming in at just under two hours, “Colors of Evil: Red” has proven itself to be one of Netflix’s most interesting offerings this past week. Unsurprisingly, it managed to become more popular than Jennifer Lopez and Netflix’s “Atlas” — which critics vehemently tore apart. The viewership of “Colors of Evil” proves that Netflix subscribers don’t need large-scale, flashy productions to feel entertained. A relatively low-key production, the film dominates on the platform because of its intriguing narrative and slow-burn nature.
The film’s popularity also proves once again that Netflix is a haven for international features. With Netflix available in 190 countries, “Colors of Evil: Red” is a true international juggernaut, confirming that even viewers in the United States are interested in stories made outside of Hollywood. Loved “Colors of Evil: Red” and need something else to watch? Check out these underappreciated thrillers you have to watch on Netflix.
