A somnambulist commits unspeakable acts, blurring the line between nightmare and a chilling, surreal reality.
Bleak and dreamlike. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free), Plex (free) and Tubi (free).
There is no US rating to lean on, so here is what we tagged: real scares.
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Francis, a young man, recalls in his memory the horrible experiences he and his fiancée Jane recently went through. Francis and his friend Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, an exhibit where the mysterious doctor shows the somnambulist Cesare, and awakens him for some moments from his death-like sleep.
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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The Shining (1980)Terrifying · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastatingA family's isolated winter retreat becomes a slow-burn descent into chilling, surreal madness.
Shutter Island (2010)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastatingA marshal's investigation into a missing patient unravels amidst chilling visions and a pervasive sense of dread.
Prisoners (2013)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastatingA father's desperate search for his missing daughter descends into a bleak, gritty, and atmospheric nightmare.
Spirited Away (2001)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavyA young girl navigates a wondrous spirit world, finding courage as she works to free her transformed parents.The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is on our Scary, not gory; Under 90 minutes; German; Classics (pre-1970); and Tubi lists.
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