The Fan (1982)

An obsession gone mad.

The Fan (1982) poster

The hero-worship that Simone has for a pop singer is built to a crescendo until she passes out when she finally sees him up-close in a crowd of fans. She is later shocked when he lets her know that he does not love her.

Director: Eckhart Schmidt
Genre: Drama, Horror
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rheingold
Cinematography: Bernd Heinl
Editing: Eckhart Schmidt, Patricia Rommel
Production: Barbara Moorse Workshop
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Cannibalism and Dark Urges, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Macabre Art and Death Obsession, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Twisted Obsession and Bloody End

Keywords

pop star, obsession, pop singer, murder, teenage girl, cannibal, obsessed fan, attempted rape, hitchhiking, skipping school, post office, new wave, synth-pop, west germany

Trailer

The Fan Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fan about?
The hero-worship that Simone has for a pop singer is built to a crescendo until she passes out when she finally sees him up-close in a crowd of fans. She is later shocked when he lets her know that he does not love her.
Who directed The Fan?
The Fan was directed by Eckhart Schmidt.
Who stars in The Fan?
The Fan stars Désirée Nosbusch, Bodo Staiger, Simone Brahmann, Jonas Vischer, Helga Tölle, Klaus Münster.
How long is The Fan?
The Fan has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is The Fan?
The Fan is a Drama, Horror film.
Where was The Fan produced?
The Fan was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of The Fan?
The themes of The Fan include: Cannibalism and Dark Urges, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Macabre Art and Death Obsession, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Twisted Obsession and Bloody End.