Shocking kidnapping: Helga succeeds in escaping from the horror plan!

Shocking kidnapping: Helga succeeds in escaping from the horror plan!

Berlin, Deutschland - On April 6, 2025, Malu Seegers and Dr. Völcker a tense thriller entitled "Deadly Plan". In the gripping plot, Charlotte makes a terrible discovery in Haus Sonneborn, while Helga, which was previously kidnapped, can flee successfully. The occupation of the film includes talented actors like Volker Bruch as Gereon Rath and Liv Lisa Fries in the role of Charlotte Ritter. Other ensemble members include Benno Fürmann and Lars Eidinger. The musical accompaniment comes from Johnny Klimek and Tom Tykwer, while the visual design of Christian Almesberger and Philipp Haberlandt was carried out. Directed by Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer and Henk Handlaegten.

The fascination for kidnapping films is a widespread phenomenon in the film industry. In various genres, especially thrillers and dramas, kidnapping plots are a popular motif. Films such as "96 Hours" and "The silence of the lambs" are among the best -known representatives of this genre. The list of the best kidnapping films, which was compiled in a contribution by pop culture , shows that this topic often appeals to an audience:

• 96 Hours (2008) - IMDB: 7.8/10 | Rotten tomatoes: 59%
• The silence of the lambs (1991) - IMDB: 8.6/10 | Rotten tomatoes: 95%
• Prisoners (2013) - IMDB: 8.1/10 | Rotten tomatoes: 81%
• man under fire (2004) - IMDB: 7.7/10 | Rotten tomatoes: 39%
• Gone Baby Gone (2007) - IMDB: 7.6/10 | Rotten tomatoes: 94%

The context of violence in films

Another topic that is becoming increasingly important in the film industry is the representation of violence. A current analysis published in the “Jama Pediatrics” medical journal shows that the language has increased in films in films in the past five decades. Films are no longer limited to crime stories, but other genres are increasingly showing violent scenes and dialogues. According to Deutschlandfunk Speak in particular male characters, while women usually lead less violent dialogues, even if their share of violent statements has increased.

The horror film "Evil Dead" from 2013 also shows the influence that such violent topics can have on film culture. It becomes clear that not only crime novels, but also other film genres are based on the interesting model of kidnapping and violence, which probably also has an impact on today's productions such as "fatal plan".