Review #261: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
Cast
Werner Krauss (Dr. Caligari), Conrad Veidt (Cesare), Friedrich Fehér (Francis), Lil Dagover (Jane Olsen), Hans Heinrich von Twardowski (Alan), and Rudolf Lettinger (Dr. Olsen) Directed by Robert Wiene.
Review
This is the second German film reviewed here, and it figures to have be a silent film from a while back. A really long while back from 1920. Like Nosferatu, this is a silent film. How is it then? Good. Its jagged buildings combined with a creative expression filled story give a chilling feel to the film. The actors convey a good amount of movement, which is required in a way to keep a movie going. The film also delivers what is considered to be the first twist enging in film history, and...it works. It really does. In the end, it's a greatfully designed film with good chills to make a great film.
Overall, I give it 10 out of 10 stars.
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