The Element of Crime

The Element of Crime

6.4%

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1984-05-14

Crime, Drama, Science Fiction

Runtime: 104 minutes

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.

Featured Crew

Lars von Trier

Director