The Vienna Strangler

The chilling story of Austrian author and serial killer Johann “Jack” Unterweger. Convicted in 1976 for the brutal murder of 18-year-old Margaret Schäfer, strangled with her own bra, Unterweger was sentenced to life in prison. Behind bars, he reinvented himself as a writer, publishing poetry, plays, and an acclaimed autobiography that portrayed his crimes as the product of a troubled youth. His transformation into a literary figure won him the support of intellectuals and politicians, who campaigned for his release. In 1990, after serving just 15 years, Unterweger walked free — hailed as a symbol of rehabilitation.... or was he?

Genre:

Crime, Documentary, Drama

Duration:

45 min

Cast:

Jack Unterweger, Bianca Mrak, Astrid Wagner

Quality:

HD

Director:

Ross Harper

Release:

2006

Country:

United Kingdom, Austria, United States

Rating:

3.0