The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 173
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Episode description
This week we pitch modern remakes for the O.G. horror flick: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. A classic of the Weimar Germany era of expressionist films, Dr. Caligari left an indelible mark on the horror genre with its haunting score, trippy hand-painted lettering and sets, and unique film tinting. I can say with confidence I've never seen a movie like it. You can watch it for free here.
Liam and Gregg propose remakes that are essentially artistic love letters to a classic, while Scott zags in the other direction creating a techno horror/thriller that pays homage to the original.
If you are interested in checking out the short films that inspired Liam's remake, here is a list of links:
- The Periwig Maker – Stop motion short from 1999, based on Daniel Defoe's novel A Journal of the Plague Year (1722), narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
- Flying Sailor – Canadian short by Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis
- Behind Closed Doors
- Tall Grass
- Love Death and Robots - Season 2 Episode 5
- Mad God – Directed by Phill Tippet
- Available on AppleTV+
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