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.

• DirectorLars von Trier
• Release14 May 1984
• Genre
  Crime / Drama
• Duration1h 44m
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  6.366
  209 reviews
• Productions

  Det Danske Filminstitut, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Asta Film