SCHRAMM is a voyeuristic glimpse into the life of a sad and lonely individual. It just so happens that this individual is also a serial killer. Lothar Schramm is a solitary and quiet individual who lives in a small apartment complex. The story takes place in a series of flashback-type shots that are Lothar's memories as he lay dying after a painting accident. Schramm is infatuated with his next door neighbor (Monika M of NEKROMANTIK 2 fame) who is a prostitute, but poor Lothar just can't get the nerve up to act on it. They have a strange friendship which seems to be one of, if not the only highlight of Lothar's pitiful life(other than murder). The entire film is based around Schramm's feelings of isolation, loneliness, and self-loathing - and the film's style is appropriately downbeat. Gone is the typical bit of dark humor that punctuates Buttgereit's other works. This is a strong film that is not intended for all audiences, but is highly recommended to those that can handle stronger material. Not an extremely gory film, but there are definitely some rough scenes - 1 in particular that will have all the guys squirming. Definitely worth a look, especially for Buttgereit fans. 8.5/10
Schramm
(1993)
Another Good Entry By German Freak, Jorg Buttgereit
17 October 2005
Warning: Spoilers