Il gabinetto del dottor Caligari

Despite it's title and loose connection with the German silent horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), this is more of a psychological thriller/mystery. The lovely (and sadly recently departed) Glynis Johns plays a woman, Jane, whose car gets a flat tyre and who seeks assistance at a sinister looking mansion (will these people never learn?!). There she meets the owner, a man who goes by the name of Caligari. He offers to have his staff attend her car, fix it if possible, and if it's not possible to put her up for the night. Of course, when the staff attend they find the problem is more than just a flat tyre; there's also a problem with the steering. Initially grateful of the offer to stay the night, Jane becomes worried the next day when Caligari won't let her leave.

Glynis Johns is great as usual, making the most of that wonderfully breathy, husky voice. Co-star Dan O'Herlihy is just as good, and the supporting cast are solid. It's intriguing rather than gripping, and you might guess both twists, but it's an enjoyable ride getting there. 6.5/10.