So, Schatten der Unterwelt. Is it something you need to track down right now? Probably not for most folks, no. If you’re really into early German crime pictures, especially the silent ones, then yeah, it’s got some neat bits. But if you’re looking for a quick thrill or something that feels modern, you’ll likely find it...
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"So, Schatten der Unterwelt. Is it something you need to track down right now? Probably not for most folks, no. If you’re really into early German crime pictures, especially the silent ones, then yeah, it’s got some neat bits. But if you’re looking for a quick thrill or something that feels modern, you’ll likely find it a bit of a slog. It’s for the patient, the curious, the ones who dig into film history. Everyone else? Maybe pass. The film, from 1927, plunges into the grimy corners of a big ci..."
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