Forbrydelsens element (1984)

Title: The Element of Crime

Original Title: Forbrydelsens element

Release Date: 1984-05-14

Status: Released

Rating: 6.4/10 (from 215 votes)

Language: DA

Genres: Crime, Drama, Science Fiction

Production Companies: Det Danske Filminstitut, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Asta Film

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.