Der Würger kommt auf leisen Socken (1971): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1971, Der Würger kommt auf leisen Socken is a horror film directed by Guido Zurli, running about 83 minutes. “oder: Wie hat Dir meine Frau geschmeckt?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After being released from a mental hospital, Otto returns to his old job as a butcher. He tries to adjust to his new life, but after a bitter argument with his wife, he accidentally kills her. Fearing he will be sent back to the hospital, he grinds up her body and sells it as sausages. As friends and relatives start asking questions about her disappearance, they too start ending up in the butcher's display case.

Who’s in it. Der Würger kommt auf leisen Socken stars Victor Buono as Otto Lehman, Franca Polesello as Berta Hensel, Brad Harris as Mike Lawrence and Dario Michaelis as Inspector Klaus, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Der Würger kommt auf leisen Socken has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Würger kommt auf leisen Socken page.

If you liked it. Fans of Der Würger kommt auf leisen Socken tend to enjoy Psycho, Das Schweigen der Lämmer, Shining and Alien - Das unheimliche Wesen aus einer fremden Welt.