Soulcatcher (2023) is a PolisSoulcatcher (2023) is a Polish action-thriller film available on Netflix, directed by Daniel Markowicz and co-written with Dawid Kowalewicz. The movie follows Kiel (Piotr Witkowski), a former Polish counter-terrorism operative turned mercenary, who leads a team to retrieve a dangerous experimental weapon called "Soulcatcher." This device turns people into violent, zombie-like killers. The mission, initially tasked with securing evidence of the weapon's use by General Yousif (Mariusz Bonaszewski), takes a personal turn when Kiel’s brother, Piotr, becomes a victim of the device, driving Kiel to seek revenge.

The plot unfolds on an island where the team faces hordes of feral humans affected by the weapon. They also encounter Eliza (Michalina Olsza?ska), a photographer and daughter of the weapon’s creator, Professor Mazur (Jacek Poniedzia?ek), who intended it as a cancer cure but saw it repurposed for destruction. Political intrigue emerges as the Polish Defense Minister, Jan (Jacek Koman), manipulates the mission for his own gain, aiming to use the weapon to instill fear and secure political power. The story blends action, sci-fi, and zombie-like elements, with predictable twists, including a double-cross and a climactic confrontation.

The film runs for about 90 minutes and features intense but formulaic action sequences, criticized for lackluster pacing, poor special effects, and a script riddled with clichés and plot holes. While the production quality is decent, and some performances, like Witkowski’s, are solid, the narrative struggles with underdeveloped characters and emotional moments that fail to resonate. Reviews are mixed, with IMDb rating it 3.7/10 and critics noting its potential but lack of polish, often comparing it to a low-budget 1980s action flick. Some find it enjoyably campy, while others call it a forgettable waste of time.