The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

Directed by Robert Wiene.  Written by Carl Mayer and Hans Janowitz.  Starring Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Lil Dagover and Friedrich Feher. Plot: easy answer - it's about somnambulism, or sleepwalking This silent German movie is hailed as one of the greatest thrillers of all time.  It centers around a crazed doctor who is controlling a … Continue reading The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

The Visit (2015)

Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.  Starring Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie and Kathryn Hahn. Plot: 2 siblings visiting their grandparents become disturbed by their odd behavior This won't be a long review because I choose not to give away the ending of this one.  But I can tell you that … Continue reading The Visit (2015)

Case 39 (2009)

Directed by Christian Alvart.  Written by Ray Wright.  Starring Renee Zellweger, Bradley Cooper and Jodelle Ferland. Plot: a social worker (Zellweger) goes into what she believes is an abusive home to rescue a little girl (Ferland) What good can I say about this movie?  Well, the effects were cool, the cast was attractive and adept … Continue reading Case 39 (2009)