Poland’s Dark Reality

Geographic Blunders in International Action Release Alarum

TV Puls scheduled the action film Alarum for a broadcast on Saturday, September 26, at 20:00. The production has drawn attention from Polish viewers for its unusual portrayal of Gdańsk and the surrounding region, where the story is ostensibly set without the filmmakers ever visiting the country. According to reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, the film falls below amateur standards, with critics questioning why star Sylvester Stallone joined the cast given his work on Tulsa King. Polish audiences noted the lack of authentic architecture, pointing out that the fictional Gdańsk resembles a depopulated town in Ohio—where filming took place—and features zero Polish dialogue alongside frequent Russian phrases. Viewers characterized the production as sub-standard trash, noting that the only visible nod to Poland across multiple scenes is a single hastily acquired red-and-white flag.

Supernatural Dread and Grief in Polish Horror Cisza nocna

TVP 1 broadcast the Polish horror feature Cisza nocna at 22:40 on the same evening. The story follows Lucjan, played by Maciej Damięcki, who enters a rural nursing home following the death of his wife. While the facility initially appears idyllic with welcoming staff, it conceals a dark secret as Lucjan experiences terrifying visions that coincide with the unexplained deaths of several other residents. The film blends the heavy emotional reality of accepting mortality with supernatural fantasy elements, standing out as a rare entry in the domestic horror genre.

Classic Slapstick Returns with The Pink Panther Counterattacks

TV Puls 2 scheduled consecutive broadcasts of The Pink Panther Strikes Again at 10:05 and Revenge of the Pink Panther at 12:30 on Sunday, September 27. Inspector Jacques Clouseau, portrayed by Peter Sellers, was originally conceived as a supporting character in the 1963 original before his clumsy demeanor captured audiences and drove a successful comedy franchise under director Blake Edwards. Sellers remained the face of the series even posthumously, with unreleased outtakes utilized in the 1982 production Trail of the Pink Panther.

Deep-Sea Monsters and Bureaucratic Matrimony in Streaming and Cable

TVN 7 aired the creature feature Meg at 20:00, following a team of marine researchers in the Mariana Trench who encounter a surviving megalodon, with Jason Statham stepping in to manage the crisis. A critic for Vanity Fair dismissed the project as an absurd spectacle driven by relentless implausibility, though acknowledged its utility as mindless summer entertainment. Meanwhile, TVN broadcast the domestic comedy Rozwodnicy at 21:25, which follows former spouses Małgosia, played by Magdalena Popławska, and Jacek, played by Wojciech Mecwaldowski, as they navigate the unexpectedly complex administrative hurdles of securing a church annulment years after their civil divorce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the premise of the Polish horror film Cisza nocna?

The film follows a widower named Lucjan who moves into a rural nursing home where he experiences disturbing visions concurrent with the suspicious deaths of fellow residents.

Where was the action film Alarum actually filmed?

Despite being set in Gdańsk, Poland, Alarum was filmed in Ohio, utilizing local American landscapes and featuring no Polish dialogue or authentic local geography.

Which channels are airing the Pink Panther marathon?

TV Puls 2 scheduled The Pink Panther Strikes Again and Revenge of the Pink Panther for morning and midday broadcasts on Sunday, September 27.