--- product_id: 34370978 title: "Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Silent" price: "€ 17.73" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/34370978-cabinet-of-dr-caligari-silent store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Silent **Price:** € 17.73 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Silent - **How much does it cost?** € 17.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/34370978-cabinet-of-dr-caligari-silent) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This silent masterpiece has been called the first "cult" movie and the first horror film of genuine quality and substance. A young student, Francis, (Freidrich Feher) encounters evil magician, Dr. Caligari (Werner Kraus), at a county fair. Caligari's "act" consists of waking a frightening somnambulist, Cesare, from the coffin where, it is claimed, he has lain asleep for years. When Francis' best friend is murdered and a killing spree erupts in the small village, he suspects that Caligari is using Cesare to commit the ghastly crimes. When Cesare is sent to murder the student's fiance, Joan (Lil Dagover), he is so smitten with her beauty that he abducts her instead. Francis tracks Caligari to a nearby insane asylum where he is horrified to learn that the doctor is not an inmate but the director of the institution! The surprise ending is as shocking and perplexing today as it was when originally released. Set designer Hermann Warm enlisted Walter Reimann and Walter Roehrig, fellow members of Berlin's expressionist Der Sturm group, to act as art directors. They created the unprecedented look of the sets, costumes and makeup to reflect the mind of a madman. The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari demonstrated to all future filmakers that psychological horror could equal or exceed the effects of physical shocks. This thought-provoking film is a must-see for all who appreciate great movies. Review: 4K UHD brings "Dr. Caligari" back to life - “Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari” 4K UHD is a monumental work that revives the legendary masterpiece of German Expressionism in an almost perfect form with 4K resolution and the latest digital restoration. KINO has done a great job. A lot has already been said about the story and reviews of this film, so here are some points that I noticed. First of all, the quality of the film itself has improved beyond expectations. It doesn't look like a 1920 film at all. The timeless blue-green and red-brown colored backgrounds with their innovative design give it a more vivid impact, and the reconstructed portrayal of the characters looks so realistic that it's hard to believe it's a silent film. The screen is consistently stable, the silver halide grain is relatively fine, and the gradation and reproduction from dark to light are excellent. Occasionally, you can see what look like diagonal scratches, but they're not noticeable. About 23 minutes into the film, there is a close-up of Cesare and Alan's facial expressions, which was unusual for the time. The facial expressions are depicted in great detail and are so beautiful that even graininess is not a concern, making it a wonderfully memorable scene. This scene occurs at a key point in the first half of the film, when Alan asks Cesare, "How long will I live?" and Cesare replies, "Till the break of dawn." Hearing this, Alan takes a deep breath, as if accepting his fate or resisting it, conveying his confused psychology. The depiction of their facial expressions has the power to convey vivid emotions and shake the viewer's heart. This is the moment when I was convinced that this 4K UHD has truly brought back one of the masterpieces of German Expressionism, "Dr. Caligari." Review: Kino Classics Blu-Ray - This wonderful film is one that every serious fan of horror and general cinema should own, and the Kino Classics blu ray is the definitive version. The movie is packaged in a standard blu ray case with a high quality vertical slip cover and an insert with an essay about the making and influence of the film. All in all its nothing special but it gets the job done and the slip case is nice. Visually this is as close to perfect as I can imagine a nearly 100 year old film could ever be. Damage leftover is minimal, everything is crystal clear down to fibers in clothing and brush strokes on the sets, and the tinting is absolutely striking. This is one of the best restorations of a silent era film I have ever seen. As far as the audio, there are two tracks, a more "traditional" chamber score and a far more modern, experimental score by Paul D. Miller. The chamber score is phenomenal and feels inseparable from the film, like it should have always accompanied it. The music always perfectly conveys what's happening on the screen and succeeds in creating an unsettling atmosphere. There are also quite a few moments that are surprisingly and wonderfully unconventional, especially the scene where Dr. Caligari is being assaulted by the words "Du musst Caligari werden!" The Paul D. Miller score, while it doesn't feel difinitive like the chamber score, is mostly fantastic; an eclectic mix of music box like twinkling, ominous sub bass, jazz drums, organ, 80's horror soundtracks, and hip-hop beats. Most of the time, it works extremely well, but sometimes it suffers from sounding a bit too upbeat and it never really reaches the heights it does in the first two acts. Both scores sound crystal clear, and the chamber score in particular sometimes feels like the orchestra is right there in the room. The special features are somewhat sparse, but they're quality. The 52 minute documentary "Caligari: How Horror Came to Cinema" is very interesting and contains a lot of great footage and insight into the state of German society and cinema at the height of expressionism. The image gallery is nice, and the restoration demonstrations, while brief, are truly eye-opening. I cannot express enough how great this blu-ray is. This restoration is exraordinary and should be seen by everyone. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000067IW0 | | Actors | Conrad Veidt | | Best Sellers Rank | #83,660 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #4,254 in Mystery & Thrillers (Movies & TV) #13,144 in Drama DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,112) | | Director | Robert Wiene | | Item model number | 2232990 | | MPAA rating | Unrated (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Black & White, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Silent | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 0.5 x 5.35 x 7.5 inches; 2.72 ounces | | Release date | October 20, 2022 | | Run time | 1 hour and 7 minutes | | Studio | Alpha Video | ## Images ![Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Silent - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61w1AcT+VML.jpg) ![Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Silent - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819oGzUXH1S.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4K UHD brings "Dr. Caligari" back to life *by S***G on December 1, 2024* “Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari” 4K UHD is a monumental work that revives the legendary masterpiece of German Expressionism in an almost perfect form with 4K resolution and the latest digital restoration. KINO has done a great job. A lot has already been said about the story and reviews of this film, so here are some points that I noticed. First of all, the quality of the film itself has improved beyond expectations. It doesn't look like a 1920 film at all. The timeless blue-green and red-brown colored backgrounds with their innovative design give it a more vivid impact, and the reconstructed portrayal of the characters looks so realistic that it's hard to believe it's a silent film. The screen is consistently stable, the silver halide grain is relatively fine, and the gradation and reproduction from dark to light are excellent. Occasionally, you can see what look like diagonal scratches, but they're not noticeable. About 23 minutes into the film, there is a close-up of Cesare and Alan's facial expressions, which was unusual for the time. The facial expressions are depicted in great detail and are so beautiful that even graininess is not a concern, making it a wonderfully memorable scene. This scene occurs at a key point in the first half of the film, when Alan asks Cesare, "How long will I live?" and Cesare replies, "Till the break of dawn." Hearing this, Alan takes a deep breath, as if accepting his fate or resisting it, conveying his confused psychology. The depiction of their facial expressions has the power to convey vivid emotions and shake the viewer's heart. This is the moment when I was convinced that this 4K UHD has truly brought back one of the masterpieces of German Expressionism, "Dr. Caligari." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kino Classics Blu-Ray *by E***E on September 8, 2016* This wonderful film is one that every serious fan of horror and general cinema should own, and the Kino Classics blu ray is the definitive version. The movie is packaged in a standard blu ray case with a high quality vertical slip cover and an insert with an essay about the making and influence of the film. All in all its nothing special but it gets the job done and the slip case is nice. Visually this is as close to perfect as I can imagine a nearly 100 year old film could ever be. Damage leftover is minimal, everything is crystal clear down to fibers in clothing and brush strokes on the sets, and the tinting is absolutely striking. This is one of the best restorations of a silent era film I have ever seen. As far as the audio, there are two tracks, a more "traditional" chamber score and a far more modern, experimental score by Paul D. Miller. The chamber score is phenomenal and feels inseparable from the film, like it should have always accompanied it. The music always perfectly conveys what's happening on the screen and succeeds in creating an unsettling atmosphere. There are also quite a few moments that are surprisingly and wonderfully unconventional, especially the scene where Dr. Caligari is being assaulted by the words "Du musst Caligari werden!" The Paul D. Miller score, while it doesn't feel difinitive like the chamber score, is mostly fantastic; an eclectic mix of music box like twinkling, ominous sub bass, jazz drums, organ, 80's horror soundtracks, and hip-hop beats. Most of the time, it works extremely well, but sometimes it suffers from sounding a bit too upbeat and it never really reaches the heights it does in the first two acts. Both scores sound crystal clear, and the chamber score in particular sometimes feels like the orchestra is right there in the room. The special features are somewhat sparse, but they're quality. The 52 minute documentary "Caligari: How Horror Came to Cinema" is very interesting and contains a lot of great footage and insight into the state of German society and cinema at the height of expressionism. The image gallery is nice, and the restoration demonstrations, while brief, are truly eye-opening. I cannot express enough how great this blu-ray is. This restoration is exraordinary and should be seen by everyone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ !You Must Become Caligari! *by Z***R on May 21, 2013* Upon it's initial release the film was called vulgar, juvenile, and disgusting. Well, I have some good news for you... it still is! The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari has an attitude problem. The film wants nothing more than to punch you right in the face. Visually extraordinary, stylistically legendary, and thematically revolutionary, The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari is one of the best and one of the very first horror films ever produced. And the film is psychologically insane. Modern storytelling isn't nearly this good. Robert Weine was an interesting figure in the history of film. Though he would never make something as triumphant as The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari ever again, he would still have moments of genius periodically throughout his later career. Most notably with The Hands Of Orlac in 1924, another picture starring Conrad Veidt, and though it is incredibly slow paced, The Hands Of Orlac is ultimately satisfying and rewarding. But it's The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari that I am here to appreciate. It is the performances of Werner Krauss and Conrad Veidt that I am here to remember and happily lull. Visually, The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari might be the most influential film ever made. I honestly doubt whether German Expressionism would have hit the western world the way that it did had it not been for Caligari. Metropolis certainly wouldn't have existed, Film Noir would not have developed in quite the same way, and modern filmmakers like Tim Burton and Guillermo Del Toro would be visionaries without a vision had it not been for Caligari. It is an incredible film, and I highly recommend it. Modern psych-thrillers don't even come close to matching Caligari's complex and completely absorbing tale of murder, insanity, and possession. The dynamic of substance and style are equally matched throughout the film. Cheers, Weine, for a film that will live forever! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/34370978-cabinet-of-dr-caligari-silent](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/34370978-cabinet-of-dr-caligari-silent) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*