Quick Plot Summary: Released in 1970, The Butcher is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film directed by Claude Chabrol, written by Claude Chabrol. The narrative builds tension through unpredictable twists and keeps audiences guessing until the final reveal. It provides a scannable look at the movie's central conflict involving Stéphane Audran as Hélène Davile, aka 'Mlle Hélène'.