Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The (1919)
Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The (1919)
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The great Expressionist classic with Werner Krauss as Caligari, the fairground showman who hypnotizes his servant (Conrad Veidt) into committing murder at night. Famous for its distorted painted sets, its grotesque camera angles and its atmospheric horror, this cinematic landmark was mastered from a 35mm archive print with an orchestral score and has been projection speed-corrected. The restoration was overseen by renowned film preservationist David Shepard. Also included is a surviving excerpt from director Wiene's Genuine: A Tale of a Vampire (1919, 20 mins.). English intertitles. Robert Wiene---Germany---1919---72 mins.

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  | JohnH#1

Sure it's primitive. Granted, the acting is overwrought: I swear that some stills show up in stupid birthday cards. Cabinet would be easy to make fun of. However, if you enter into the spirit of the thing you'll begin to feel your lfesh creep before Act II is over. Genuinely more creepy than most of the so called horror films that clutter up screens today. Incidentally, I can see where Guy Maddin got the inspiriation for his sets.

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