The Element of Crime

The Element of Crime (1984)

Release Date : 1984-05-14

Status : Released

Language : DA

Duration : 104 min

Director : Lars von Trier

Producer : Unknown

Rating : 6.4

Synopsis:

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.