The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari 1920
“You must become Caligari!”
What is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a film first released in 1920.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1920
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 77 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 27, 1920
- Studios
- Decla Film Gesellschaft Holz & Co.
- Genres
- Drama, Horror, Thriller, Crime
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Overview
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a film first released in 1920. Catalogued under Drama, Horror, Thriller, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Decla Film Gesellschaft Holz & Co.. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A young man confronts a chilling exhibit where a mysterious doctor awakens a sleepwalking killer.”
- Atmospheric horror with striking visuals
- Pioneering expressionist style
- Tense thriller narrative
- Silent-era pacing may feel slow to modern viewers
- Black‑and‑white cinematography may not appeal to everyone
Watch it if you appreciate early horror cinema and unsettling, mood‑driven storytelling.
The film’s eerie atmosphere and themes of madness make it suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the basic premise of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
It follows Francis as he remembers a terrifying visit to an exhibit where Dr. Caligari awakens a somnambulist named Cesare.
Who are the central characters?
The story centers on Francis, his fiancée Jane, his friend Alan, Dr. Caligari, and the somnambulist Cesare.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as drama, horror, thriller, and crime.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes.
Is there any content that might be unsettling?
The film features horror elements and a chilling atmosphere that may be unsettling for some viewers.