Bad Faith

In the unsettling 2010 thriller Bad Faith, directed by Kristian Petri, viewers are drawn into the tumultuous psyche of Monia, a seemingly composed businesswoman navigating the corporate world of Gothenburg. After a night out with colleagues takes a chilling turn, she stumbles upon the aftermath of a brutal stabbing, igniting a series of haunting encounters with the victims of a serial killer who prowls the city. As Monia grapples with her emotional detachment from reality, her fascination with the violence she witnesses spirals into a consuming obsession, blurring the lines between observer and participant.

The film deftly explores themes of alienation, guilt, and the darker corners of human nature. Monia’s journey is accompanied by her friend Frank, who is one of the few to share her concerns, while a mysterious man appears at the crime scenes, complicating her already fragile state of mind. The interplay between Monia's internal struggles and the external chaos of the killer's rampage creates a haunting atmosphere—one that probes the depths of madness and the consequences of being a passive witness to horror. With its eerie settings and psychological depth, Bad Faith challenges viewers to confront their own responses to violence and the moral ambiguities that lie within.