Cold Hell

Vienna becomes a maze of danger for a young taxi driver of Turkish origin when she witnesses an exceptionally brutal murder. The killer locks eyes with her and immediately marks her as a target. What follows is a taut, citywide chase that traps her in a deadly game where every familiar street may conceal a trap. With danger closing in from all sides, she must rely on her instincts and whatever help she can find to stay alive. The tense atmosphere is reinforced by tight editing and a driving score that keeps the story's pulse high without revealing twists ahead. The city itself becomes a character shaping danger and how survival unfolds. And the tension mirrors the city itself closely.

Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky with a concept by Martin Ambrosch, Cold Hell is a lean Austrian thriller that relies on a tense chase and urban claustrophobia rather than a flashy budget. It reflects Ruzowitzky's interest in cross cultural crime stories.

Box office details for Cold Hell have not been publicly disclosed. The film's commercial footprint appears modest, with limited release and little reporting on worldwide grosses. Industry trade sources are sparse, suggesting a niche release rather than a wide rollout.

There are no major awards or nominations listed for Cold Hell. The film's reception centers on its brisk pace and cold city atmosphere rather than festival accolades, making it a solid example of mid range European genre cinema. The Austrian press highlighted its tight pacing and performances as strengths globally.

Reception sits in mixed territory with a rating around six out of ten from about 109 user votes. Critics flag the tight pacing and solid performances, while some find the thriller formula predictable. The film explores fear in spaces, resilience under pressure, and toll of staying alive when danger lurks.