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TWPS Deep Cut: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

TWPS Deep Cut: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

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In this deep dive episode of 'That Was Pretty Scary,' host Jon Lee Brody takes listeners back over a century to explore the groundbreaking silent film, 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' (1920). Often overlooked in discussions of cinematic history, this German Expressionist masterpiece quietly laid the foundation for the horror genre and influenced a multitude of iconic filmmakers such as Tim Burton, Guillermo Del Toro, and Martin Scorsese. This episode delves into how Dr. Caligari redefined storytelling by painting dreamlike landscapes and twisting narratives, setting the stage for modern psychological thrillers. Don't miss this illuminating exploration of cinema's first true nightmare!

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