The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer's primary photo
  • The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer (2010)
  • Video | 102 min | Comedy, Crime, Music
The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer (2010)
Video | 102 min | Comedy, Crime, Music
In 1976, Jack Unterweger was convicted for the murder of Margaret Schaefer and sentenced to life in prison. While imprisoned, he committed himself to reading and writing, eventually earning literary respect both inside and outside the ...See moreIn 1976, Jack Unterweger was convicted for the murder of Margaret Schaefer and sentenced to life in prison. While imprisoned, he committed himself to reading and writing, eventually earning literary respect both inside and outside the penitentiary. In 1984, his autobiography "Fegefeuer" (Purgatory) became a bestseller. Convinced that he was a reformed man, the state released him on parole in 1990. J.U. became a celebrity in literature circles, got booked for speaking engagements and appeared on talk shows. Not everyone was convinced of his transformation, since during this period a growing number of prostitutes in Vienna, Graz, Prague and Los Angeles had disappeared and were later found strangled. The police took Jack under surveillance but he managed to flee to Miami where the FBI finally caught up on him. In 1992, J.U. was detained, evidence against him was overwhelming and in 1994 he was finally found guilty as charged for nine counts of murder. Soon after being sentenced, he used the string from his prison jumpsuit to hang himself in the cell. The documentary provides a behind the-scenes look into the rehearsals for the musical-theatrical production. John Malkovich, who takes the leading role, expresses his own disbelief regarding everything Unterweger had stated before. The press hoopla around the famous actor is somewhat reminiscent of the press throng that surrounded the serial killer, during his second trial. Interviews with the author of the "Vienna Woods Killer" and the creators of that genre-breaking piece open more doors. Written by Anonymous See less
Read more: Plot summary
Writers
Michael Sturminger (written by) (text) | Birgit Hutter (after an idea by) | Martin Haselböck (after an idea by) | Jack Unterweger
Cinematographer
Kirk von Heflin
Editor
Kirk von Heflin
See all filmmakers & crew (15)
Trending

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer.
Status
Edit Released
Updated Jun 8, 2010
Release date
Jun 8, 2010 (United States)

Contacts

+ Add

Become a member to see contact information for The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer.

Cast

 + Add Cast
5 cast members
Name Known for
John Malkovich's primary photo
John Malkovich
Jack Unterweger Jack Unterweger   See fewer
Being John Malkovich (1999)
Laura Aikin's primary photo
Laura Aikin
Sopranos Sopranos   See fewer
Lulu (2002)
Martin Haselböck's primary photo
Martin Haselböck
Self - Conductor Self - Conductor   See fewer
Night of a 1000 Hours (2016)
Orchester Wiener Akademie's primary photo
Orchester Wiener Akademie
Themselves - Orchestra Themselves - Orchestra   See fewer
Casanova Variations (2014)
Aleksandra Zamojska's primary photo
Aleksandra Zamojska
Sopranos Sopranos   See fewer
Mozart 22 (2006)
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown

1 external review & 6 more links