The audience of 1920 had never seen anything like The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Some viewers fainted. Reviewers argued over its exaggerated style. A writer in Variety proclaimed, "So-called cultured ...

Das Cabinett des Dr Caligari The German-made Cabinet of Dr Caligari is a mystery story told in the Poe manner and fairly prods the interest along at a high pace. But it is morbid.

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. The staff want Dr.