The Vampire of Dusseldorf

The Vampire of Dusseldorf

Directed by Robert Hossein

Produced by Les Productions Georges de Beauregard, Maleno Malenotti

196590 min5.6 / 10

A grim, methodical true-crime account of a serial killer's reign of terror during economic collapse, grounded in historical detail rather than sensationalism.

A true story of Peter Kurten, a serial killer who committed nine murders and many other offenses in Dusseldorf during the Great Depression era.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Vampire of Dusseldorf end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

  • Is The Vampire of Dusseldorf scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is The Vampire of Dusseldorf easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is The Vampire of Dusseldorf violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is The Vampire of Dusseldorf sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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24/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity67

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise12

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love10

How much audiences actually like it

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