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Rome runs red as a notorious butcher returns to stalk the city in this German-Italian gorefest.

VIOLENT SHIT: THE MOVIE

Let the slaughter begin!

2015 · 1h 22m · NR · Horror · IMDB TMDB

Rome is shattered by a series of gruesome murders that paint the Eternal City deep red. The suspicion grows that these atrocious crimes are connected with the return of one of the most heinous serial killers of our time - Karl the Butcher.

Quick Answer

What is Violent Shit: the Movie about?

Violent Shit: the Movie is a 2015 German-Italian horror film directed by Luigi Pastore about a string of brutal murders in Rome linked to the legendary serial killer Karl the Butcher.

Programmer's Pick

This one doesn’t just flirt with excess—it takes it out for a long, bloody date. Fans of splatter and giallo get a debauched Roman holiday, complete with masked mayhem and sleazy intrigue. Karl the Butcher is back, and subtlety isn’t on the guest list.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Rome is plunged into chaos as a series of savage murders terrorize its streets, leaving the Italian capital awash in blood. Tasked with unraveling these grisly crimes, Italian Inspector Aristide D’Amato teams up with German detective Hans Ebert. Their investigation leads them through a tangled web of corruption and depravity, crossing paths with Professor Vassago, an enigmatic figure steeped in myth and mystery, and his associate, the unscrupulous Senator Vinci. As evidence mounts, it becomes increasingly clear that the killings may signal the return of Karl the Butcher, one of the most infamous serial killers in recent memory. Expect a blend of giallo style, lurid violence, and a distinctly sleazy European atmosphere.

Details & Specs

Director
Luigi Pastore
Writers
Luigi Pastore, Emanuele Barbera, Lucio Massa
Release
2015
Runtime
1h 22m
Country
Germany, Italy
Language
English, Italian
Genres
Horror
Also Known As
Жестокое дерьмо, 폭력적인 똥 : 영화

Cast & Crew

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Director: Luigi Pastore Writers: Luigi Pastore +2 more

Why Cult

Euro-Splatter Mashup

A German-Italian production that fuses giallo mystery with unapologetic slasher gore, all set against the backdrop of Rome.

Karl the Butcher Returns

The infamous serial killer Karl the Butcher makes a bloody comeback, driving the film’s central wave of murder and mayhem.

Sleazy Political Corruption

From a power-hungry senator to a myth-obsessed professor, the investigation is tangled up with Rome’s most degenerate elite.

All-Out Gore and Nudity

Delivers on its title with splatter, explicit violence, and a heavy dose of nudity—strictly for hardened horror hounds.

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Threat File

Trigger

Series of gruesome murders in Rome

Threat

Karl the Butcher, infamous serial killer

Effect

Brutal killings terrorizing the city

Setting

Rome

Questions from the Vault

When was Violent Shit: the Movie released? +

Violent Shit: the Movie was released in 2015.

Who directed Violent Shit: the Movie? +

Luigi Pastore directed Violent Shit: the Movie.

How long is Violent Shit: the Movie? +

Violent Shit: the Movie has a runtime of 82 minutes.

What genre is Violent Shit: the Movie? +

Violent Shit: the Movie is a horror film.

Where can I watch Violent Shit: the Movie? +

Violent Shit: the Movie is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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