The Deathmaker

The Deathmaker

Directed by Romuald Karmakar

Produced by Pantera Film

1995110 min6.9 / 10

A bleak psychological interrogation of a serial killer that probes the nature of sanity, responsibility, and the mind of a murderer through clinical dialogue and revealed atrocity.

Fritz Haarmann, who has killed at least 27 boys, is questioned by a psychology professor in order to find out whether he is sane and can be held responsible for his crimes. During this interrogation Haarmann reveals his motives and his killing methods.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Deathmaker end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 100% of films.

  • Is The Deathmaker easy watching? No. Less comforting than 99% of films.

  • Is The Deathmaker violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is The Deathmaker scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is The Deathmaker sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

80/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise88

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Deathmaker

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Deathmaker

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Deathmaker, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Deathmaker, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Deathmaker, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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