The Cabinet of Dr Calagari

This film was written in 1919, and later shot in 1921- the first film in history to be told in flashback, in Mr. Francis' point of view. It is also supposed to be the first real horror film due to it revealing a twist at the end, turning out to be told as a fantasy.

The design for this film was influenced by German expressionism, using painted backdrops and props- I think this makes it quite apparent to see the transition between theatre and film.

There are similarities between this film and Alfred Hitchcock's work, due to the idea of the 'twist'. Other influences established were Tim Burton- in terms of set design, Terry Gillingham and Frankenstein.