M (Criterion Collection)

Harrowing images, shadows and symbolism permeate Fritz Lang's first sound film, an internationally heralded classic of German cinema. Peter Lorre is unforgettably chilling as a psychotic child killer stalking the streets of Berlin, while being hunted himself by the police and a criminal underworld intent on taking the heat off themselves. With Otto Wernicke, Ellen Widmann. 110 min. Standard; Soundtrack: German Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; featurettes; photo gallery; interview. In German with English subtitles.