Movie·1984·1h 44m

The Element of Crime

Name: The Element of Crime
Genre: Crime, Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 1984-05-14
Rating: 6.376
Cast: Michael Elphick, Esmond Knight, Me Me Lai, Jerold Wells, Ahmed El Shenawi

★ 6.4CrimeDramaScience Fiction

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.