A disillusioned writer's confession spirals into a web of murder, blackmail, and 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 !!
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Das Netz is a 1975 German drama, mystery, and thriller directed by Manfred Purzer about a disillusioned writer entangled in murder and blackmail after a sensationalist journalist uncovers his secret.
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Das Netz isn’t your standard giallo—Manfred Purzer delivers a moody, literate slice of Euro-sleaze where the killer’s confessions rival the body count. Klaus Kinski, as the opportunistic journalist, brings his signature intensity, making blackmail look like an art form.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why This Matters
This 1975 West German drama adapts Hans Habe's novel 'The Poisoned Stream,' featuring international star Mel Ferrer and direction by Manfred Purzer, illustrating the cross-pollination of literature and cinema in postwar German film.
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Why Cult
A rare German take on the giallo formula, blending stylized murder, eroticism, and psychological drama.
The central figure is an acclaimed but bitter author whose descent into violence is as intellectual as it is visceral.
Klaus Kinski’s Bossi exploits a murderer not for money, but for a sensational exclusive confession.
Expect depraved crimes, provocative set pieces, and a distinctive 1970s European exploitation vibe.
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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 has a runtime of 101 minutes.
What genre is Das Netz? +
Das Netz is a drama, mystery, and thriller film.
