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201258 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

German Grusel

201258 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Edgar Wallace's film series gained popularity in 1950s Germany, filling a cultural gap left by the National Socialists' ban on crime thrillers.

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Edgar Wallace's film series gained popularity in 1950s Germany, filling a cultural gap left by the National Socialists' ban on crime thrillers.

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Oliver Schwehm

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Oliver Schwehm

Oliver Schwehmwriter

Oliver Kalkofe

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Joachim Fuchsberger

Joachim Fuchsbergercast

Karin Dor

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Oliver Schwehm's 2012 documentary "German Grusel" focuses on Edgar Wallace's film series, which gained popularity in 1950s Germany. These crime thrillers emerged after the National Socialists banned similar films, filling a cultural gap. Wallace's stories, once seen as outdated, resonated with post-World War II audiences. The resurgence of these narratives marked a shift in German cinema and literature, influencing the nation's identity.

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