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The Haunted Castle (1921)
Directed by F.W. Murnau
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Overview
The sinister Count Oetsch scandalizes the aristocratic social gathering at Castle Vogelod as he announces his intention to “crash” the festivities. Baroness Safferstätt is expected shortly, and the guests are well-aware of the rumors that Count Oetsch murdered the baroness’ late husband. Oetsch refuses to leave, vowing that he will reveal the identity of the real killer. Before the weekend is through, the Count and Baroness will reveal secrets too shocking to be believed!
Length 81 minutes
Actors
Arnold Korff | Lulu Kyser-Korff | Lothar Mehnert | Paul Bildt | Olga Tschechowa | Paul Hartmann | Hermann Vallentin | Julius Falkenstein | Georg Zawatzky | Robert Leffler | Victor Bluetner | Walter Kurt Kuhle | Loni Nest | Ursula Nest
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2018 | Computer | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Beautifully filmed! Very static camera setups against gorgeous sets, combined with a five act setup, make this feel very much like a stage play but it’s so well done that it doesn’t matter much. The Kino print is beautiful too, with great tinting.
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