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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0089218090294
Format: Black & White, NTSC, Silent
Label: Alpha Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Alpha Video
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: Alpha Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 10, 2003
Running Time: 346 minutes
Studio: Alpha Video
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As a distinct genre, horror can be dated back to the gothic literature of the seventeenth century. Since the invention of the motion picture film, there have been many attempts to translate the genre from its literary sources to the silver screen. In this 4-disc collection are four classic horror films that have influenced countless filmmakers and held the attention of obsessive film experts.
Three of the four films were made in Germany, while the fourth is American. All are essentials.
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"The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" - German Expressionist cinema at its finest and one of the greatest horror films ever made. The use of pioneering camera techniques, distorted buildings, an eerily atmospheric story and bizarre last reel plot twists make this one unforgettable! Hunchbacked Dr. Caligari's sleepwalker predicts deaths hours before they occur.
"The Golem" - In 16th Century Prague, a rabbi creates a giant made of clay and brings it to life. At first the ... Read More
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This set contains the original versions of "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1919), "The Golem" (1920), "Nosferatu" (1922) and "The Phantom of the Opera" (1924, starring Lon Chaney.) I'm actually surprised by the price here, I was able to pick this up at Costco for under $10. The set is actually nice package-wise, it opens up like a book with 2 discs on each side, in a sturdy wooden shell.
If you're familiar with Alpha or any other cheapie companies that work with public domain titles, ... Read More
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I've yet to watch all four in this set, but I have seen all four of these movies, and they are all very good. They stand the test of time well.
I have watched "Nosferatu" in this set, and I think the set should have noted that the title cards have been changed to reflect the character names and storyline of Bram Stoker's "Dracula" more closely. As I recall from previous viewings, the title character in the original version was called "Count Orlock (or something like that), and in this ... Read More
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