Quick Info
- Year
- 1931
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Duration
- 110 min
- Language
- DE
- Country
- DE
External Ratings
IMDb8.1
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes81%
📺 Where to Watch
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Our Rating
8.2/10
8.2/10
8.3/10
8.1/10
7.9/10
7.7/10
Overview
In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert, a serial killer who preys on children, becomes the focus of a massive Berlin police manhunt. Beckert's heinous crimes are so repellant and disruptive to city life that he is even targeted by others in the seedy underworld network. With both cops and criminals in pursuit, the murderer soon realizes that people are on his trail, sending him into a tense, panicked attempt to escape justice.
Rating Breakdown
Story
8.2
Acting
8.3
Direction
8.1
Cinematography
7.9
Music
7.7
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
