263: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1921)

Hack or Slash - A Horror Movie Review Podcast

This week we're traveling back more than 100 years in cinema history by checking out The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1921). We examine the film’s impact on modern cinema, unpack the structure of its storytelling, and consider the deeper subtext behind its characters. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:04.

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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1921)

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German expressionism (cinema)

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Sleepwalking

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