Movie Description
Der Menschenfresser
(1994)Overview
A crime writer on a train to Berlin shares her compartment with a mysterious man who claims to be a cannibal. Initially intrigued, she tries to humorously dismiss his claim while her imagination sparks a new novel featuring Detective Rosa Roth, who investigates a similar case. As the journey progresses, the writer’s confidence fades, replaced by fear and mistrust. The man’s behaviour becomes more unsettling, especially after a young girl reports inappropriate comments from him. In the dining car, he claims to have eaten a fellow passenger and reveals his tools are nearby. Despite her fear, the writer is drawn to learn more about his methods, blurring the lines between her novel and reality. Ultimately, her fantasy merges with reality, leading to dire consequences.
Featured Crew
- Director : Otto Alexander Jahrreiss
- Producer : Martin Ganz,Otto Alexander Jahrreiss
- Writer : Otto Alexander Jahrreiss
- Editor : Brigitte Krex
- Cast : Irene Kugler,Helmut Lorin,Edith Teichmann,Eva Ebner,Winfried Wagner,Michael Schenk,Herbert Sand,Krista Birkner,Rebecca von Mitzlaff,Christoph Engel,Sina Fiedler-Engel,Ortwin Spieler,Ursula Staack,Charles Müller,Victor Keune,Hans Jochen Röhrig
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Facts
Original TitleDer Menschenfresser
Status Released
Release Information
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1994-01-28
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesZDF,Studio Babelsberg
Genres
- Thriller
