The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Reviews

I was really confused the entire time. Had to get someone to explain it to me. But it wasnt THATTT bad. Very creative for the 20s in my opinion. 5/10

🫎🫎🫎🫎1/2

When ethan and I watched it we couldn’t believe how good this movie was for being so old

The story was actually enticing. The setting looked straight out of a tim Burton film

What an iconic film! Great acting and great plot twist!

Fav movie ever. I love the German expressionism aesthetic and this movie is absolutely stunning for it, not talking about the script that is just amazing for its era. Every frame is pure cinema poetry

There's not a whole lot you can say about a film like this that hasn't been said a million times by a million people. 9/10

5/5 ⭐️

For a moment, I thought I was watching the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Otherside” music video. 😅 The set design is somewhat similar to the music video. Even though it’s a silent film with very few title cards for dialogue, the storytelling is excellent. I’d describe it as a kind of psychological horror. It’s a beautifully executed example of German Expressionism. The characters give off an unsettling vibe, and the surreal set design makes them look as if they’ve stepped right out of a painting. That plot twist at the end will absolutely blow your mind. 🤯 Highly recommended! 💯

5/3/26

Rating: 8.9/10 ⭐️

I expected a dusty old relic, but the wild, nightmare-like set design totally caught me off guard.

What Worked:
Painting shadows and harsh lines directly onto canvas sets gives the framing a claustrophobic vibe I absolutely loved. Projecting Cesare’s shadow during the attack was a brilliant blocking choice. Through my Methodist faith lens, seeing characters blindly obey deranged authority is a dark reminder to question worldly power and lean into grace.

The Cuts:
The early part really dragged for me before we actually get to the creepy somnambulist stuff. Because the camera is mostly locked off, transitions feel stiff, making it play more like a stage show. Keeping it spoiler-free, reading through massive chunks of text on dense title cards completely breaks the visual momentum right when suspense peaks.

Verdict:
A trippy nightmare that basically invented arthouse horror. A must-watch, but skip if you hate slow, silent-era pacing.

Favorite Line: “How long shall I live?”...”Until dawn tomorrow.”

Cesar needs some mascara

3 ⭐️

perfecto.

Do not know if I should like or put meh on this movie. It’s like a solid 5/10

Please...

watched in film class was confusing but the set design and style was cool

they walk so others could run

I did get scared when those two murder scene happened. The sound and the bad camera quality was the scariest bit of this movie!

Soy batman

One of my favs of all time

A really stunning film but I was totally lost towards the end when I couldn't read the letters that seemed integral to the plot. maybe it was just the version I saw that was poorer quality but it definitely made it harder to like it as much as I could have