The Haunted Castle

The Haunted Castle

1921 · 81 min · DE · 6.3 (44 votes)
Dir. F. W. Murnau · Starring Arnold Korff, Lulu Kyser-Korff, Lothar Mehnert, Paul Bildt, Olga Tschechowa, Paul Hartmann
CrimeDramaMystery

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!

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A chillingly atmospheric and deeply unsettling silent film. The palpable tension and gothic dread build slowly, drawing you into a world of aristocratic secrets and hidden guilt. It feels like a dark, lingering nightmare.

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