Monstret
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Monstret
(1998)

Director:

Harald Hamrell

Stars:

Peter Haber, Stina Rautelin, Mikael Persbrandt
The Stockholm police bomb squad blows a briefcase to pieces after what looks like false alarm, but a baby was hidden inside, which is thus executed by shocked cops. As if the PR disaster weren't bad enough, the press gets wind of ...

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In the movie Monstret (1998), the Stockholm police bomb squad faces a harrowing situation when a briefcase containing a baby is mistakenly destroyed in a controlled explosion. The fallout from this tragic mistake leads to a PR disaster for the police department, as the media grabs hold of the story and sensationalizes the events that transpired. With the public demanding answers and justice for the innocent victim, tensions rise within the police force as they try to navigate the aftermath of their grave error.

As the investigation unfolds, secrets and hidden agendas come to light, revealing a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to unravel the very fabric of the department. With the pressure mounting, the officers must confront their own culpability in the tragic incident while also trying to uncover the truth behind the baby's presence in the briefcase.

Monstret (1998) is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that delves into the moral complexities of law enforcement and the consequences of decisions made in the heat of the moment.

Also Known As:

Monstret

Release Date:

05 Sep 1998

Writers:

Rolf Börjlind, Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö

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