Bryan Edgar Wallace Movies: Release Order
The Bryan Edgar Wallace films were produced by CCC Filmkunst as a deliberate attempt to capitalize on the success of the main Edgar Wallace series. These standalone crime thrillers span from 1962 to 1972, each featuring its own cast and mystery without narrative connections between films.
While marketed under Bryan Edgar Wallace's name, many of the stories were heavily adapted or entirely original creations in the style of his father's work. The series includes the notable crossover Dr. Mabuse vs. Scotland Yard, which functions as both a Bryan Edgar Wallace film as well as an entry in the Dr. Mabuse series. Each film offers gothic atmosphere, masked killers, and the distinctive Krimi style that defined German crime cinema of the era.
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The Secret of the Black Trunk
Scotland Yard investigates a series of bizarre knife murders where victims mysteriously have their luggage packed before being killed, leading to the discovery of a deadly drug connection.
The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle
A mysterious killer terrorizes a British estate, leaving victims strangled and marked with an "M" on their foreheads in this classic gothic horror tale.
The Mad Executioners
A group of hooded vigilantes take justice into their own hands, executing criminals with a rope stolen from Scotland Yard's infamous Black Museum.
Dr. Mabuse vs. Scotland Yard
The evil spirit of criminal mastermind Dr. Mabuse possesses a respected professor and uses his new identity to launch a terrifying crime spree across the city.
The Phantom of Soho
A mysterious masked killer terrorizes London, stalking victims near a popular nightclub in this British thriller.
The Racetrack Murders
The son of a British racehorse owner conspires with a bookie to sabotage his father's prized thoroughbred's chances in an important race.
The Monster of London City
In 1960s London, a series of brutal murders reminiscent of Jack the Ripper baffles Scotland Yard. The prime suspect becomes the leading man in a new West End play about the infamous killer, creating a macabre coincidence.
The Corpse Packs His Bags
A mysterious killer in London methodically packs his victims' suitcases before murdering them in this Edgar Wallace adaptation. Based on 'Secret of the Black Suitcases,' the film follows the investigation into these peculiar ritualistic crimes.
The Dead Are Alive
A photographer working on an archaeological dig in Italy begins to suspect that ancient Etruscan burial sites may harbor dark secrets when mysterious events suggest the dead may not be resting peacefully.
Other Film Series
Alex Cross
Film adaptations of James Patterson's detective novels featuring forensic psychologist Alex Cross, spanning two connected films and a standalone reboot.
Edgar Wallace
German crime thriller series from 1959-1972 that created a distinctive subgenre of atmospheric gothic mysteries, featuring recurring cast and iconic villains.
Millennium
Film adaptations of Stieg Larsson's bestselling novels featuring journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander, spanning Swedish and Hollywood productions with different casts and continuities.
Saw
A horror franchise centered on the elaborate death traps and moral philosophy of serial killer John Kramer, known as Jigsaw.
Scream
A meta-horror franchise following Sidney Prescott and others as they face various Ghostface killers, known for its self-aware commentary on slasher film tropes.
Sherlock Holmes
Feature films based on Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary detective, spanning multiple eras, actors, and interpretations across nearly a century of cinema.