Der Menschenfresser

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Der Menschenfresser (1994)

Directed by Otto Alexander Jahrreiss

Thriller · 1h 30m

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.

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Cast

I
Irene Kugler Die Frau / Rosa
H
Helmut Lorin Der Mann / Otto Edith Teichmann Eva Ebner
W
Winfried Wagner Michael Schenk
H
Herbert Sand
K
Krista Birkner Rebecca von Mitzlaff
C
Christoph Engel
S
Sina Fiedler-Engel
O
Ortwin Spieler

Crew

Director
Otto Alexander Jahrreiss
Writer
Otto Alexander Jahrreiss
Director of Photography
Hans Grimmelmann
Editor
Brigitte Krex
Producer
Martin Ganz, Otto Alexander Jahrreiss

Details

Release date
1994-01-28
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Thriller
Original language
DE
Spoken languages
German
Countries
Germany
Production
ZDF, Studio Babelsberg