The Element of Crime

• Rated 6.4 out of 10
• Movie
• 1984
• 1h 44m
• Crime
• Drama
• Science Fiction

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.

Director

Lars von Trier

Starring

Michael Elphick, Esmond Knight, Me Me Lai, Jerold Wells