A Is for Acid (2002)

1h 39m United Kingdom

Plot

Based on real events, A Is for Acid chronicles the chilling tale of John Haigh, the infamous 'acid bath murderer.' Operating in the 1940s, Haigh lured women to their deaths, dissolving their remains in acid. His gruesome methods went undetected until a pathologist discovered gallstones that had inexplicably survived the corrosive process. This pivotal clue ultimately led to his capture, revealing the dark depths of his heinous crimes. The film delves into Haigh's twisted psyche and the investigation that uncovered his shocking acts, blending horror with a gripping true crime narrative.