Dr. Caligari

Dr. Caligari follows Mrs. Van Houten, a woman who has begun losing touch with reality. Her husband seeks help from Dr. Caligari, who diagnoses her with a libido-related illness. The doctor conducts controversial experiments involving hypothalamus transplants and electroshock injections to alter sexual orientation. These practices lead to internal conflict within the medical facility, as the doctor's daughter and son-in-law attempt to stop the experiments while other staff members seek to have her removed from the institution.

This 1989 American production was directed by Stephen Sayadian, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jerry Stahl. The film features a cast of 42 credited performers, including Madeleine Reynal in the title role, Laura Albert as Mrs. Van Houten, and Gene Zerna as Les Van Houten. Produced by Steiner, the movie blends elements of comedy, fantasy, horror, and science fiction over a runtime of 78 minutes. Audience reception has been moderate, with a rating of 6/10 on IMDb based on 2,000 votes and a rating of 5.8/10 on TMDB from 68 votes.