The Haunted Castle (1921)
The sinister Count Oetsch scandalizes the aristocratic social gathering at Castle Vogelod as he announces his intention to "crash" the festivities. Baroness Safferstätt is expected shortly, and the guests are well-aware of the rumors that Count Oetsch murdered the baroness' late husband. Oetsch refuses to leave, vowing that he will reveal the identity of the real killer. Before the weekend is through, the Count and Baroness will reveal secrets too shocking to be believed!
Director: F. W. Murnau
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Crime, Horror
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: April 7, 1921
Cast
- Arnold Korff - Lord von Vogelschrey auf Vogeloed
- Lulu Kyser-Korff - Lady Centa von Vogelschey (as L. Kyser-Korff)
- Lothar Mehnert - Graf Johann Oetsch (as Lotar Mehnert)
- Paul Bildt - Baron Safferstätt
- Olga Tschechowa - Baronin Safferstätt
- Paul Hartmann - Graf Peter Paul Oetsch
- Hermann Vallentin - Landgerichtsrat a.D.
- Julius Falkenstein - Ängstlicher Herr
- Georg Zawatzky - Küchenjunge (uncredited)
- Robert Leffler - Majordomus
Screenplay
- Rudolf Stratz (Novel)
- Carl Mayer (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Laszlo Schäffer, Fritz Arno Wagner
Production: Uco-Film GmbH, Decla-Bioscop
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
Themes
Gothic Horror and Terrors of Shadow
Keywords
castle, hunt, fratricide, uninvited guest
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Haunted Castle about?
- The sinister Count Oetsch scandalizes the aristocratic social gathering at Castle Vogelod as he announces his intention to "crash" the festivities. Baroness Safferstätt is expected shortly, and the guests are well-aware of the rumors that Count Oetsch murdered the baroness' late husband. Oetsch refuses to leave, vowing that he will reveal the identity of the real killer. Before the weekend is through, the Count and Baroness will reveal secrets too shocking to be believed!
- Who directed The Haunted Castle?
- The Haunted Castle was directed by F. W. Murnau.
- Who stars in The Haunted Castle?
- The Haunted Castle stars Arnold Korff, Lulu Kyser-Korff, Lothar Mehnert, Paul Bildt, Olga Tschechowa, Paul Hartmann.
- How long is The Haunted Castle?
- The Haunted Castle has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is The Haunted Castle?
- The Haunted Castle is a Drama, Mystery, Crime, Horror film.
- Where was The Haunted Castle produced?
- The Haunted Castle was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of The Haunted Castle?
- The themes of The Haunted Castle include: Gothic Horror and Terrors of Shadow.