Red Dot (2021)
Red Dot, a Swedish thriller directed by Alain Darborg, is a gripping tale of survival, paranoia, and vengeance set against the stark and unforgiving backdrop of the Scandinavian wilderness. Released on Netflix in 2021, the film combines psychological tension with brutal physical challenges, offering an edge-of-your-seat experience for fans of the survival thriller genre.
The story revolves around a young couple, David (Anastasios Soulis) and Nadja (Nanna Blondell), whose relationship is on shaky ground. To rekindle their love, they embark on a romantic hiking trip to the remote, snowy mountains of Sweden. Their getaway takes a horrifying turn when a mysterious red laser dot appears on their tent in the dead of night, signaling that they are being hunted.
What begins as a chilling survival story in the wilderness unfolds into a deeper narrative about the consequences of past actions. As the couple flees from their unseen tormentors, the film delves into themes of guilt, morality, and the haunting repercussions of their decisions.