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The Secret Killer

During the Great Depression, a notorious serial killer named Peter Kurten wreaked havoc on Dusseldorf, committing nine gruesome murders and numerous other crimes.

In 1920s Germany, where economic instability and political unrest prevail, a serial killer named Peter Kuerten, known as the "Vampire of Dusseldorf," commits nine murders. Obsessed with cabaret singer Anna, Kuerten has a tumultuous love affair with her while terrorizing the streets of Dusseldorf, targeting young women. When a man escorts Anna home and leaves her, Kuerten's jealousy is sparked, leading to a brutal murder. The Chief of Police, Momberg, is pressured by Berlin to apprehend the serial killer, whose latest victim was a prominent industrialist.

Info about The Secret Killer

Studio(s): Les Productions Georges de Beauregard, Maleno Malenotti

Originally Released: United States, Apr 07, 1965

Production Countries: Spain, Italy, France

Genres:Biography, Crime, Thriller