The Strangler

The Strangler is a French crime thriller about Émile, a man who targets women he perceives as being too depressed to continue living. Using a white scarf, he kills these women in an attempt to end their despair. This behavior stems from a murder he witnessed during his childhood. To catch him, Inspector Simon Dangret employs unconventional investigative techniques, which include posing as a journalist and seeking help from a woman who may become a target.

Directed and written by Paul Vecchiali, the film features Jacques Perrin in the lead role as Émile. The cast also includes Julien Guiomar, Eva Simonet, Paul Barge, Jacqueline Danno, and Katia Cavaignac. Produced by Jacques Perrin through Marianne Productions, Unité Trois, and Reggane Films, the movie has a runtime of 96 minutes.

Reception for the film has been generally positive across different groups. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.4/10 based on 659 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 6/10 from 29 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher rating of 7.3/10 based on 15 reviews.