The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
A somnambulist commits unspeakable acts, blurring the line between nightmare and a chilling, surreal reality.
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.
How intense is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is properly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip.
What The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari feels like
- Tone
- bleaksurrealchillingatmosphericdreamlike
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
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Is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari for you?
Is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari scary?
Yes, properly. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari runs 1h 17m.
Where can I stream The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Plex.
Does The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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