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      Released Apr 2, 1933 1h 39m Mystery & Thriller Crime Drama List
      100% Tomatometer 64 Reviews 95% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert (Peter Lorre), a serial killer who preys on children, becomes the focus of a massive Berlin police manhunt. Beckert's heinous crimes are so repellant and disruptive to city life that he is even targeted by others in the seedy underworld network. With both cops and criminals in pursuit, the murderer soon realizes that people are on his trail, sending him into a tense, panicked attempt to escape justice. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 25 Buy Now

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      A landmark psychological thriller with arresting images, deep thoughts on modern society, and Peter Lorre in his finest performance.

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      Bruce Blevin The New Republic Not only is the film brilliantly directed, with a vast amount of that inspired type-casting at which the Germans are so good, but Peter Lorre acts the part of the insane murderer with great insight and inspired skill. Feb 18, 2022 Full Review Kevin Maher Times (UK) Be afraid. Be properly afraid. The greatest creation of Fritz Lang's career remains one of the most disturbing movies of his, or any, film-making era. Rated: 5/5 Jun 30, 2019 Full Review Carrie Rickey Philadelphia Inquirer Lang's movie is that rare thing, a nail-biting soul-searcher. While M steers clear of analyzing deviance, it is startling in its musings on which punishment fits an inhuman crime. Rated: 4/4 May 2, 2016 Full Review Brian Susbielles InSession Film One of the most chilling films ever. Mar 8, 2023 Full Review Kristy Strouse Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying Exceptional performances, packed with social commentary, M is a nail-biting thriller that is brought to life through its expert direction and techniques. A prime example of a must-see classic masterwork that is ahead of its time. Oct 26, 2022 Full Review Miguel de Zárraga Cine-Mundial Lang's film, although deeply unpleasant, is one that deserves to be seen and talked about. [Full review in Spanish] May 14, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Mohamed K A landmark achievement in cinema, a groundbreaking exploration of crime and punishment that remains as relevant and impactful today as it was upon its release in 1931. Combining elements of German Expressionism with gritty realism, Lang crafts a taut and suspenseful thriller that delves deep into the darkest recesses of the human psyche. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/12/24 Full Review elana k Everything about this film is deliberate. Nothing feels superfluous. The audio-visual restoration (and recovery of missing scenes) by the Europeam team of film technicians must have been a labour of love and a real celebration of Fritz Lang. This old film with all its modern technical finishes is something to enjoy in its own right. This a valuable piece of early film noir and German history. I particularly enjoyed the blending of the humourous mood with the seriousness of the subject matter. This early contributor to what would become known as film noir rivals the multiple successors in the genre with its entertainment value and element of surprise and challenges other works in the genre which are too dull in their treatment of pessimism. The character of M delivered a superb performance in the final act, with the lighting and cinematography as excellent artistic flourishes which supported and enhanced the dramatisation. This is a cinematic masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/10/24 Full Review Connor S A country with so much horror coming its own way and by its own hand produced a movie that seemed to go right in line with the fear, paranoia, and impending doom of the time. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/20/24 Full Review Mike P A masterpiece. Believe it or not; this was A Nightmare on Elm Street...For the 1930s...Stephen King's masterwork IT also borrows from this film noir classic; one of the all-time greats... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/24 Full Review Teddy B An absolutely chilling thriller that feels far beyond its time period and therefore transcends into the realms of timelessness. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/10/23 Full Review Andrew W Modern audiences may find parts of the movie slow, but that should not keep you away from a great film. Peter Lorre surely shows his acting skills in the final scene, assuring that he deserved every accolade he ever received. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert (Peter Lorre), a serial killer who preys on children, becomes the focus of a massive Berlin police manhunt. Beckert's heinous crimes are so repellant and disruptive to city life that he is even targeted by others in the seedy underworld network. With both cops and criminals in pursuit, the murderer soon realizes that people are on his trail, sending him into a tense, panicked attempt to escape justice.
      Director
      Fritz Lang
      Screenwriter
      Egon Jacobson, Fritz Lang
      Distributor
      Paramount Pictures
      Production Co
      Nero-Film AG
      Genre
      Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
      Original Language
      German
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 2, 1933, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jul 21, 2009
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $29.6K
      Runtime
      1h 39m
      Sound Mix
      Mono
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