Review of M (1931) by Leonardo - Malacay - S — 20 Jan 2009

Fritz Lang's M is ingenious in approach and brilliant in execution. Cinema's first serial killer is chilling and haunting.

This review of M (1931) was written by Leonardo - Malacay - S on 20 Jan 2009.

M has generally received very positive reviews.

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