Review of M (1931) by Eric B — 10 Jul 2009

A stylistic film about a child serial killer and a paranoid German society.

This review of M (1931) was written by Eric B on 10 Jul 2009.

M has generally received very positive reviews.

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Fritz Lang's 1931 film M opens up with kids playing a game and a little girl in the middle of a circle of kids imitating a clock and singing…

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