The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a 1920 German silent horror film centering on a madman who controls a somnambulist named Cesare to kill his victims. It is regarded as the first true horror film.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) The setting shows twisted buildings and spiraling roads, almost as if you're looking at a world through the eyes of a madman.
 * 2) Many themes in horror films started with this movie, such as an angry mob, and the monster abducting a beautiful woman.
 * 3) The text is warped and twisted to go with the setting of the film. The U.S. translated version stayed true with the text style.
 * 4) When Cesare opens his eyes, it still looks pretty scary to this day.
 * 5) Chilling and terrifying music.
 * 6) ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS AND BEST PLOT TWISTS OF ALL TIME.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) A re-release of the film featured an AWFUL electronic score, which doesn't fit at all with the atmosphere and is really distracting.

Reception
In addition to its praise as the first true horror film, the film ranks as James Rolfe's favorite silent horror film.

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