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Movie

The Element of Crime

1984Crime1h 44mDanish6.4 global

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.

Story Line

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.

6.4Global · TMDB

Nine-factor breakdown

SHOWING: GLOBAL
Story
6.8
Acting
7.1
Visuals
6.3
Emotion
5.7
Comedy
6.8
Pacing
6.9
Sound
5.8
Directing
7.0
Rewatch
5.9