The Element of Crime (14/05/1984)
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.
Production
Det Danske Filminstitut, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Asta Film
Pays de production
Denmark
Genres
Crime, Drama, Science Fiction
Michael Elphick
Esmond Knight
Me Me Lai
Jerold Wells
Ahmed El Shenawi
Astrid Henning-Jensen