A jaded author, a dead callgirl, and a sensationalist journalist spin a web of German giallo intrigue.
DAS NETZ
European erotic slasher filmed by Manfred Purzer in the year 1975. A depraved serial slayer kills teenage harmless girls. A reporter that knows about it blackmails the maniac. He doesn’t want any cash, but he need publish his real tale just for him !!
Das Netz is a 1975 German drama, mystery, and thriller film directed by Manfred Purzer about an aging, disillusioned writer whose act of murder becomes fodder for a blackmailing journalist demanding a true confession for his newspaper.
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Why Cult
This is giallo with a tongue sharper than the blade—think brooding authors, not glove-wearing maniacs.
Klaus Kinski sinks his teeth into the role of a ruthless journalist, giving a performance that’s equal parts sleaze and charisma.
Murder becomes memoir when a killer turns his story into a tell-all, exposing more crimes than anyone bargained for.
Das Netz threads erotic tension and serial slayings in a noir-soaked, 1970s Euro-thriller package.
Questions from the Vault
What is Das Netz about? +
Das Netz follows an embittered writer who kills a callgirl, only to be coerced by a scandal-hungry journalist into chronicling his crime spree in print.
When was Das Netz released? +
Das Netz was released in 1975.
Who directed Das Netz? +
Das Netz was directed by Manfred Purzer.
How long is Das Netz? +
Das Netz runs for 101 minutes.
What genre is Das Netz? +
Das Netz is a drama, mystery, and thriller film.
