8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
Overview
Francis, a young man, recalls in his memory the horrible experiences he and his fiancée Jane recently went through. Francis and his friend Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, an exhibit where the mysterious doctor shows the somnambulist Cesare, and awakens him for some moments from his death-like sleep.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
8.5
Overview
Francis, a young man, recalls in his memory the horrible experiences he and his fiancée Jane recently went through. Francis and his friend Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, an exhibit where the mysterious doctor shows the somnambulist Cesare, and awakens him for some moments from his death-like sleep.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film initially presents a strong critique of oppressive authority and manipulation, but its ambiguous ending, revealing the narrative as a delusion, ultimately shifts the focus to the subjective nature of reality and mental illness, preventing a clear ideological stance.
The film features a cast entirely composed of white actors, reflecting the typical casting practices of its era and region. Its narrative focuses on themes of madness and authority, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on psychological horror and expressionist aesthetics, without engaging with queer identity in any discernible way.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, a 1920 German Expressionist film, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on psychological horror, madness, and expressionistic storytelling, without engaging with gender identity or transition.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is an original film from 1920, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a reboot. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record from which a character's gender could have been swapped.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is an original film from 1920, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races or historical figures. Therefore, no character could have been race-swapped from a prior canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.9
Critic Ratings
9.6
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