This is one of the most underrated Dutch movies ever. I just loved it. Very violent at times, but very effective. Very intense atmosphere throughout the whole movie. Maas does a fantastic job. A real creepy villain he portrays. One of my all time favorite movies. Has become kind of a cult classic in Holland.

9.5 / 10

What a good surprise this little crime flick from Netherlands or Belgium, a gem from the eighties, as there was also in the same kind a German crime film; YEAR OF THE CAT. Very tense, no waste in the filming and a tremendous character direction. Xanks to Netflix to have provided such an item. The sheriff character is very surprising, as if it was a western feature and certainly not a Dutch one. I guess there are many of other films like this one, forgotten gems taking dust in distributors drawers.

In the second half of the last century, The Italians are generally known for making cheap but popular pulp movies such as spaghetti westerns, giallo and eurocrime films. This a Dutch/Belgian version of the latter. It looks cheap, is at times acted poorly but is highly entertaining. Especially Hidde Maas as the baddie is an almost over the top delight. Ending is a bit weak, rest is enjoyable as long as you are not expecting too much.