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Dr. Caligari

Seen it?

1989 | 78 min | Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Great for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. Best enjoyed if you're happy to go along with its world. If you loved Eraserhead, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Builds dread steadily, at 1 hr 18 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Skip it if you like your stories firmly grounded in the real world.

Mrs. Van Houten has shown signs of losing touch with reality, and her husband discusses possible treatment with Dr. Caligari, who says Mrs. Van Houten has a disease of the libido.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 45K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stephen Sayadian

  • Madeleine ReynalDr. Caligari
  • Fox HarrisDr. Avol
  • Laura AlbertMrs. Van Houten
  • Jennifer BalgobinRamona Lodger
  • John DurbinGus Pratt
  • Gene ZernaLes Van Houten
  • David ParryDr. Lodger
  • Jennifer MiroMiss Koonce
  • Stephen QuadrosScarecrow
  • Debra De LisoGrace Butter