The Cabinet Of Dr Caligari
1919
In the unsuspecting hamlet of Holstenwall, Germany, the time has come again for the town's annual fair. When Francis and his best friend Alan attend the festivities, they are led into an exhibition that will change their lives forever. The sinister hypnotist, Dr. Caligari, is the keeper of a clairvoyant sleepwalker who wakes .. Read more
| Starring | Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Lil Dagover |
|---|---|
| Director | Robert Wiene |
| Genres | Horror, Horror, World Cinema |
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The Cabinet Of Dr Caligari
In the unsuspecting hamlet of Holstenwall, Germany, the time has come again for the town's annual fair. When Francis and his best friend Alan attend the festivities, they are led into an exhibition that will change their lives forever. The sinister hypnotist, Dr. Caligari, is the keeper of a clairvoyant sleepwalker who wakes from his endless night to predict Alan's terrifying future. When Holstenwall suffers a series of murders, Francis takes the investigation into his own hands. What he doesn't know yet is that the only way to save his fiancé Jane from the same grim fate is to discover the secret of the cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
| Starring | Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Lil Dagover |
|---|---|
| Director | Robert Wiene |
| Studio | CORNERSTONE MEDIA |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 12 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Horror, Horror, World Cinema |
| Language | DVD: Silent |
| Released | DVD: 16 Nov 2009 Production year: 1919 |
| Format | DVD |
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16 out of 16 people found this review helpful
A haunting classic!
A good story with a great twist at the end, this is a 'must see' for anyone interested in the history of cinema or just interested in seeing unusual and imaginative films. It may be a bit of a culture shock for anyone used to the apparent realism, special effects and fast-paced action of most modern films, but it is worth making the effort - honestly! It is a silent film with a haunting musical score and a mixture of stylised acting and expressionist sets that is at times perhaps a little bit confusing, but ultimately is fascinating and rewarding.
The story is fairly straightforward on the surface -a freakshow, a freak, seemingly motiveless murders, a clean-cut hero investigating, surely the conclusion is obvious, but nothing much in this film is as it seems. Everything gradually gets more complex and intriguing - even the end leaves you guessing. This is a film that you can watch several times and get different things from it each time. Tim Burton and David Lynch have obviously seen this film, so why haven't you? It's only about 72 mins long, so go on, put any misgivings you may have about watching an 80+ year old German silent film aside and give it a try - you will be pleasantly surprised I'm sure! -
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16 out of 16 people found this review helpful
A haunting classic!
A good story with a great twist at the end, this is a 'must see' for anyone interested in the history of cinema or just interested in seeing unusual and imaginative films. It may be a bit of a culture shock for anyone used to the apparent realism, special effects and fast-paced action of most modern films, but it is worth making the effort - honestly! It is a silent film with a haunting musical score and a mixture of stylised acting and expressionist sets that is at times perhaps a little bit confusing, but ultimately is fascinating and rewarding.
The story is fairly straightforward on the surface -a freakshow, a freak, seemingly motiveless murders, a clean-cut hero investigating, surely the conclusion is obvious, but nothing much in this film is as it seems. Everything gradually gets more complex and intriguing - even the end leaves you guessing. This is a film that you can watch several times and get different things from it each time. Tim Burton and David Lynch have obviously seen this film, so why haven't you? It's only about 72 mins long, so go on, put any misgivings you may have about watching an 80+ year old German silent film aside and give it a try - you will be pleasantly surprised I'm sure!
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The Cabinet Of Dr Caligari
In the unsuspecting hamlet of Holstenwall, Germany, the time has come again for the town's annual fair. When Francis and his best friend Alan attend the festivities, they are led into an exhibition that will change their lives forever. The sinister hypnotist, Dr. Caligari, is the keeper of a ...
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