Silent Killer I stumbled upon this film by accident while watching one of my favorite YouTube movie bloggers go through the latest cinema news. Among countless announcements, the title "The Good Nurse" immediately caught my eye, and then I noticed the cast: Eddie Redmayne and Jessica Chastain. Both are already recognized as remarkable actors, both Oscar winners for Best Actor and Best Actress respectively. That alone was reason enough for me to check it out as soon as possible. The story is intriguing. A young woman, raising two children on her own while struggling with a serious illness, works night shifts as a nurse. One day, a new male nurse arrives at the hospital. He’s competent, caring, and attentive to the patients. And then, strange deaths begin. Even though the synopsis already hints at what’s happening, watching the events unfold doesn’t become any less gripping. The film draws you in with its pacing and storytelling. Tobias Lindholm’s directing is sharp, the screenplay solid. The narrative flows at a steady rhythm without any flashy bursts, allowing the viewer to sink into the small world of the hospital — meeting patients and staff, seeing glimpses of the protagonists’ lives outside work, and watching the police investigation take shape. All of it leads naturally to a fascinating finale. The atmosphere is purposefully subdued — a gray, almost autumnal melancholy, achieved through muted color grading and the seasonal setting. And yet, it’s the actors who carry the story. Redmayne and Chastain are superb in their roles, portraying their characters with a balance of restraint and emotion, strength and vulnerability. Together, they create an on-screen duo whose relationship evolves throughout the film: from strangers to confidants, to opponents, to people deeply invested in each other’s fates. By the end, the film leaves you with open questions about who they really are to one another. What also struck me was how the string of deaths in different hospitals over the years had gone largely uninvestigated. Hospital administrations suspected something, but higher-ups seemingly chose not to admit they had made a catastrophic mistake by hiring a dangerous man. At first, this plot point seemed a bit far-fetched. But then came the twist: in the closing titles, it’s revealed that the story is based on real events. I was stunned. Suddenly it all made sense, and I realized just how far people — in this case, hospital administrators — were willing to go to protect their institutions, even turning a blind eye to outright murder within their walls. They must have known he would move on and keep killing elsewhere. I truly enjoyed the film. The performances are brilliant. The story is both frightening and mesmerizing, unsettling yet compelling. Title translates as "The Good Male Nurse" for our country, but when the final title card with the original name "The Good Nurse" appeared on screen, I found myself reflecting: in English, it can also mean “the good female nurse.” So who exactly is the title referring to? That, for me, remains an open question. 8 out of 10