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.

Directed by: Lars von Trier
Written by: Lars von Trier & Niels Vørsel
Release date: 1984-05-14
Runtime: 104 minutes
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Cast:
Michael Elphick Michael Elphick
Fisher 
Esmond Knight Esmond Knight
Osborne 
Me Me Lai Me Me Lai
Kim 
Jerold Wells Jerold Wells
Kramer 
Ahmed El Shenawi Ahmed El Shenawi
Therapist 
Astrid Henning-Jensen Astrid Henning-Jensen
House Keeper 
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Also known as:
  • The Element of Crime
  • The Last Tourist in Europe
  • Rikoselementti
  • To stoiheio tou eglimatos
  • A bűn mélysége
  • Element of crime - A bűn mélysége
  • Documentos sangrientos
  • L'element del crim
  • Елемент злочину