The Devil Strikes at Night

The Devil Strikes at Night(1957)

6.9/10
31 votes
100 minSeptember 19, 1957

Overview

Hamburg, Germany, 1944, during World War II. A serial killer terrorizes the city. When it seems clear that the local police are unable to catch him, forces as dark and terrible as the criminal himself become involved in the case.

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