Not really a remake of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) but it has a few echoes, being a psychological drama not a horror movie. There is fascinating dialogue, a well created central main set of the mansion interior, apt cinematography with a few surreal flourishes and a music score by Gerald Fried that suits the off centre ambience of the movie. The only problem I had was, what does it all mean? There are lots of good moments but they don't really add up. How much was dream, how much was reality? How was Jane cured?
Still, I enjoyed it. Glynis Johns as Jane stretched her thespian skills more than it usually happened in her numerous film roles and she was excellent. Dan O'Herlihy as Caligari and Paul was compelling too (though his unique voice gave away the fact he was playing two people!) and the supporting cast were fine. This included the wonderful Estelle Winwood. Could have been better but quite watchable.
Still, I enjoyed it. Glynis Johns as Jane stretched her thespian skills more than it usually happened in her numerous film roles and she was excellent. Dan O'Herlihy as Caligari and Paul was compelling too (though his unique voice gave away the fact he was playing two people!) and the supporting cast were fine. This included the wonderful Estelle Winwood. Could have been better but quite watchable.