The Butcher (1970) Original Italian 1P Movie Poster Folded 39x55

The Butcher (1970) Original Italian 1P Movie Poster Folded 39x55

*The Butcher* (1970), originally titled *Le Boucher*, is a French psychological thriller directed by Claude Chabrol that explores the quiet tension between intimacy and violence in a small rural town. The story follows a reserved schoolteacher (Stéphane Audran) who develops a close friendship with the local butcher (Jean Yanne), only to suspect he may be behind a string of brutal murders plaguing the area. With a slow-burning pace and subtle menace, the film is celebrated for its atmospheric direction, nuanced performances, and its chilling exploration of human darkness beneath everyday civility.