The Strangler of Syggrou
Ο στραγγαλιστής της Συγγρού
Synopsis
Greek horror‑thriller and SOV remake of Maniac, set in late‑’80s Athens. Angelos, a seemingly mild‑mannered window‑display mannequin maker, is haunted by grief and obsession. After crafting a doll in memory of his beloved wife, he spirals into madness—strangling sex workers along Sygrou Avenue and fashioning mannequins from their corpses as twisted trophies.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dimitris Tzelas
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandros Diamantis
- Original Title
- Ο στραγγαλιστής της Συγγρού
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Scorpios Home Video, Nea Dynami Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dimitris Tzelas
Alexandros Diamantis
Argyris Gogolis
Department Leadership Roster
Dimitris Tzelas
Director
Argyris Gogolis
Producer
Alexandros Diamantis
Writer
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What is The Strangler of Syggrou about?
Greek horror‑thriller and SOV remake of Maniac, set in late‑’80s Athens. Angelos, a seemingly mild‑mannered window‑display mannequin maker, is haunted by grief and obsession. After crafting a doll in memory of his beloved wife, he spirals into madness—strangling sex workers along Sygrou Avenue and fashioning mannequins from their corpses as twisted trophies.
Who directed The Strangler of Syggrou?
The Strangler of Syggrou was directed by Dimitris Tzelas.
Who stars in The Strangler of Syggrou?
The principal cast of The Strangler of Syggrou includes Apostolos Souglakos, Nikos Karageorgis, Stella Bonatsou, Agapios Anagnostakis, Anna Dessinioti.
When was The Strangler of Syggrou released and how long is it?
The Strangler of Syggrou was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.