"The Devil Strikes at Night"
1958
Directed by Robert Siodmak
Director Robert Siodmak based this story of a serial
killer loose during the final days of the Third Reich on an actual case. A
police officer and a member of the Gestapo investigate a series of brutal
rapes and murders. When they discover that the culprit is a loyal member of
the Gestapo, they must cover up the crimes and stop the killer under
Hitler's orders. A chilling look at the omnipresent influence of the Gestapo
on criminal investigations. In German with English subtitles.
97 minutes. |