Rating of
3/4
80%
CJP - wrote on 10/20/08
Action: 3/3 + Comedy: 0/2 + Good vs Evil: 1/1 + Love/Sex: 1/1 + Special Effects: 1/1 + Plot: 1/1 + Music: 1/1 = 8/10 or 80%.
This German silent film was so ground breaking and shocking that it ran successfully in theaters for 7 years (1919-1926) and is considered by many to be the first horror film. It has a twist ending along with the traumatic play on psychological ethics that enable it to remian inspirational and a reference to countless modern horror pieces. A number of dubbed versions exist, as well as a computer generated remake by director David Lee Fisher, which all should avoid at any cost- stick to the original silent!
