M (1931) presented by Dark Dream Cinema
May 1 : 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dark Dream Cinema is a monthly film series devoted to the creeping undercurrents of the arthouse scene, hosted by Michael Morlaine.
“Exceptional performances, packed with social commentary, M is a nail-biting thriller that is brought to life through its expert direction and techniques. A prime example of a must-see classic masterwork that is ahead of its time.” – Kristy Strouse
Berlin is gripped with fear as a child murderer roams its streets, compounding panic with each new victim. Under mounting pressure, police work overtime to crack the case—but when their heightened presence threatens the livelihood of organized crime, the underground syndicate joins in the hunt.
Based on the exploits of the real-life ‘Vampire of Düsseldorf’, Peter Kürten, Fritz Lang’s first sound feature is hailed as the birth of the psychological thriller. Every bit as influential as his silent masterpiece Metropolis, M melds taut crime drama with gripping police procedural, setting the stage for film noir and anticipating everything from Dirty Harry to Zodiac. As the depraved Franz Becker, Peter Lorre set the standard for serial killers on film, tempering his repellence with a pitiful breed of pathos. Join us for a dive into the seedy underbelly of a dark and forbidding world.
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