Maldoror

"Maldoror is an enjoyably meaty recuperation of an infamous scandal."

"Maldoror vigorously evokes the epic tales of crime and punishment that became a Sidney Lumet hallmark in 1970s American cinema. Fabrice du Welz transforms true events from 1990s Belgium into a meaty, multi-layered puzzle in which a maverick policeman’s righteous pursuit of justice places him at odds with everyone he holds dear. [A] propulsive, compelling thriller that should attract adult audiences who embraced recent titles like The Night Of The 12th (2022) and The Beasts (2022). "

"[T]his is a superbly-acted, small-town thriller that should appeal to fans of True Crime...."

"[A] tense psychological action thriller that intertwines vintage aesthetics and sanity-challenging obsession."

"An immense yet slinking police procedural that slips with disturbing ease into its audiences’ subconscious, Fabrice Du Welz’s Maldoror owes a debt to many contemporary serial killer creepers to come before it but comes together as a formidable, restrained, uniquely resonant work that finds the director at the height of his powers in telling a story at once hauntingly personal and broad in scope."

"[T]his is an intelligent take on an established formula that gives its actors time and space to deliver the emotional goods."

"[A] real head-banger of a movie. "

"“Maldoror” ... shakes you to the core with dark depths humans can sink to while restoring your faith in the future of film."

"Through its compelling blend of story, performance, and visual and auditory scope, MALDOROR is a reflective exploration into the heart of human darkness, challenging audiences to confront uncomfortable truths about society and themselves. "