The Cabinet of Caligari/Hand of Death (1962) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas

This is a collection of media from the initial releases of "The Cabinet of Caligari" (1962) in the Pacific Northwest. "Hand of Death" (1962) was the second feature in Seattle and Portland.

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The Cabinet of Caligari (1962)
The 1962 film “The Cabinet of Caligari” is a psychological thriller that loosely adapts the 1920 German expressionist classic. The plot revolves around Jane, a young woman who seeks help at a remote mansion after her car breaks down. There, she meets the mysterious and sinister Dr. Caligari, who subjects her to a series of bizarre and disturbing questions and experiments. Jane soon realizes that she is trapped in a nightmare, and that none of the other inhabitants of the house can help her escape. The film ends with a shocking twist that reveals the true nature of Jane’s situation
Director: Roger KayColis
Writer: Robert Bloch
Stars: Glynis Johns, Dan O'Herlihy, Richard Davalos
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Hand of Death (1962)
The 1962 film “Hand of Death” is a horror film about a scientist who accidentally turns himself into a deadly monster after spilling a nerve gas on his hands. He goes on a killing spree, while his colleagues try to find a cure for him.
Director: Gene Nelson
Writers: Eugene Ling, Harry Spalding
Stars: John Agar, Paula Raymond, Stephen Dunne
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June 12, 1962 ad (Seattle)