This comprehensive two-disc set showcases the rare English-language UK edition, which features additional footage specifically shot in the UK and incorporated into the film. Notably, Peter Lorre himself provided the English dubbing for this version.

Accompanying the English edition is the original German language version, now presented with brand-new English subtitles.

The harrowing narrative at the heart of this cinematic masterpiece is well-known: Berlin is gripped by a series of horrific child murders, leaving the entire city paralyzed with fear. Lorre's chilling portrayal of the deranged killer depicts his luring of innocent children through the offer of sweets and toys. The only lead the police have to go on are the handwritten letters sent by Lorre to a prominent local newspaper.

Interestingly, the criminal underworld also has a vested interest in seeing the killer apprehended, as the heightened police presence has disrupted their own illicit activities. The film culminates in a gripping "trial" sequence, where Lorre's character is brought before the criminal kingpins of Berlin, in one of the most iconic climaxes in cinema history.

This cinematic masterpiece was directed by the legendary Fritz Lang, cementing its status as one of the all-time great works in the medium.

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