
Dr. Caligari
Seen it?1989 | 78 min | Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy
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
Trailer
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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