THE RED CIRCLE is another early German krimi outing based on the writings of Edgar Wallace. This one's typical of its kind, involving a historical jailbreak, a kidnapping sub-plot, and a mysterious killer known only as...you guessed it, the Red Circle. It all ties together quite nicely come the end, although early on it's a little confusing with the disparate plot elements and the like; I even found my attention wandering as I threatened to nod off during these early stages. However, the second half is a lot better as the plot coalesces into consistency, some humorous character work pays off, and the climax is a satisfying one.
Review of The Red Circle
