The Element of Crime (1984)

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The Element of Crime
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.
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Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 1st, 1987
On DVD & Blu-ray:September 19th, 2000 - Buy DVD
Original Language:Danish
Executive Producers:Per Holst
Production Companies:Det Danske Filminstitut, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Asta Film
Movie Tags:murder