I watched a genius director's darkest film

Patreon:   / pillboxmovies   Instagram:   / pillboxmovies   M is a 1931 crime film by Austrian director Fritz Lang. The city of Düsseldorf has been afflicted by a series of heinous crimes involving its youth. The killer still remains at large, with parents and families living in constant fear of another attack. After the disappearance of another girl, police begin a manhunt to find the one responsible. This in turn disrupts the operations of the criminal underbelly of the city, who set it upon themselves to find the killer and dispatch him on their own. Meanwhile, the killer is ravenous to start the cycle anew. M is known for its brilliant cinematography, complex and treacherous world, and many innovations in early sound film. It catapulted lead actor Peter Lorre into international recognition. Lang considered it his masterpiece. (All views expressed are from a first, mostly blind, viewing. If you feel the need to come for me, please don't)