Apart from "Der Golem," this is the original freak-out - "The Exorcist" of its day. Produced under the oppressive weight of German Expressionism, it has become a hallmark in cinema history. It's a real sight, and obvious inspiration for artists such as David Lynch, Jeunet & Caro, and Tim Burton. German actor Conrad Veidt plays the horrific somnambulist - he would later flee Nazi Germany to come to Hollywood, where he found much work playing villains, most notably as 'Major Strasser' in "Casablanca."
Review of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
