M screening

The German-language M is an iconic psychological thriller. Directed by Fritz Lang and starring the always-creepy Petter Lorre as a serial child murderer, the film marks Lang's first foray into sound and Lorre's first starring role. Even if you've never heard of it, you might have witnessed it's legacy; M influenced directors like Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher and Christopher Nolan. See the 1931 film for free at the Inglewood Public Library (101 W Manchester Blvd) as part of LACMA's off-site Art + Film Lab.