
The Element of Crime
- released:1984-05-14
- genres: Crime, Drama, Science Fiction
- duration:104m
- casts: Michael Elphick, Esmond Knight, Me Me Lai, Jerold Wells, Ahmed El Shenawi
- Country: Denmark
- Production: Det Danske Filminstitut, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Asta Film
overview
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.