Film

Der Menschenfresser

1994 · 1h 30m · Thriller

IMDb

7.5

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.

Irene Kugler

Die Frau / Rosa

Helmut Lorin

Der Mann / Otto

Edith Teichmann

Eva Ebner

Winfried Wagner

Michael Schenk

Herbert Sand

Krista Birkner

Rebecca von Mitzlaff

Christoph Engel

Sina Fiedler-Engel

Ortwin Spieler

Ursula Staack

Charles Müller

Victor Keune

Hans Jochen Röhrig

• Otto Alexander JahrreissDirector · Writer · Producer
• Martin GanzProducer
• Hans GrimmelmannDirector of Photography
• Brigitte KrexEditor

Release date

January 28, 1994

Status

Released

Original language

German

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Thriller