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The Vienna Strangler

2006 · 45 min Crime Documentary Drama
3.0 / 10 · TMDB

The chilling story of Austrian author and serial killer Johann “Jack” Unterweger. Convicted in 1976 for the brutal murder of 18-year-old Margaret Schäfer, strangled with her own bra, Unterweger was sentenced to life in prison. Behind bars, he reinvented himself as a writer, publishing poetry, plays, and an acclaimed autobiography that portrayed his crimes as the product of a troubled youth. His transformation into a literary figure won him the support of intellectuals and politicians, who campaigned for his release. In 1990, after serving just 15 years, Unterweger walked free — hailed as a symbol of rehabilitation.... or was he?

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Year 2006
Country United Kingdom, Austria, United States of America
Genre Crime, Documentary, Drama
Director Ross Harper
Runtime 45 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.0/10 (3 votes)

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The Vienna Strangler is an acquired taste at 3.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2006 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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