M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder (1931)

M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder

a.k.a. M

1931 · 99 min · Directed by Fritz Lang

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.

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backwoods

Society hasn't changed since then. Communication is easier, but this is still how different coteries of society react against crime. A brilliant describe.

Rigters

Outstanding movie, one of the best I've seen. That whistling is remarkable. The last scene on the court is perfect, Peter Lorre really amazed me.

It's incredible to see how this movie still fits pretty well in our society, the message is still there and may be even more important nowadays. That's just fantastic.

Timec

TheMG - I'm with TheMajor, in that the complete lack of score, rather than being a flaw, is a significant part of what makes the film so great. And I'd say that the second half, like the first half, is brilliantly paced.