The Element of Crime
Crime, Drama, Science Fiction
🎬 Critics Choice Nominee
Director
Lars von Trier
Status
Released
Release Date
1984-05-14
Storyline
Fisher, an ex-detective, decides to take one final case when a mysterious serial killer claims the lives of several young girls. Fisher, unable to find the culprit, turns to Osbourne, a writer who was once respected for his contributions to the field of criminology. Fisher begins to use Osbourne's technique, which involves empathizing with serial killers; however, as the detective becomes increasingly engrossed in this method, things take a disturbing turn.
Community Reviews
No community reviews yet.
Recommended
The Limits of Control
View Movie →
The First Deadly Sin
View Movie →
The Bone Collector
View Movie →
Blindfire
View Movie →