The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1919)
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Consensus: This German Expressionist masterpiece makes great use of its chilling premise and stylized set design.
Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: In this silent, classic example of early German expressionism, this cinematic landmark relates the stylized tale of a Dr. Caligari, a fairground showman who hypnotizes an innocent villager--turning... In this silent, classic example of early German expressionism, this cinematic landmark relates the stylized tale of a Dr. Caligari, a fairground showman who hypnotizes an innocent villager--turning him into a sleepwalking "zombie"--and compels him to carry out fiendish murders. Inarguably a landmark in world cinema, Robert Weine's one-of-a-kind thriller features fantastical, heavily stylized sets, antirealist acting, and evocative subjective camerawork. [More]
Starring: Conrad Veidt, Werner Krauss
Starring: Conrad Veidt, Werner Krauss
Director: Robert Wiene
Director: Robert Wiene
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Jul 21, 1998
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