Dr. Caligari
Mrs. Van Houten has shown signs of losing touch with reality, and her husband discusses possible treatment with Dr. Caligari, who says Mrs. Van Houten has a disease of the libido.
Release Year
1989
Runtime
78 min
Audience Score
5.8
Genres
Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy
Story Snapshot
Mrs. Van Houten has shown signs of losing touch with reality, and her husband discusses possible treatment with Dr. Caligari, who says Mrs. Van Houten has a disease of the libido.
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