Mysteries of Madness: Doctor Caligari’s Cabinet Of Wonders

Production Details

Title: Doctor Caligari’s Cabinet Of Wonders
Format: Feature Film
Production Begins: June 2026
Filming Location: Cologne, Germany
Producer: Sébastien Raybaud, Brandt Wrightsman, Stuart Manashil
Writer:
Director: John Erick Dowdle
Cast: Michael Shannon

Synopsis

The mind-bending psychological horror will star Shannon as the titular villain, Doctor Caligari, a traveling mesmerist who journeys from town to town with a sleepwalker under his control, leaving a trail of grisly murders in their wake. When a young woman’s boyfriend disappears mysteriously, she believes that the enigmatic Caligari is somehow responsible. The problem is — nobody believes her.

Company Information

Anton Corp
21a Brownlow Mews
London, WC1N 2LA, UK
info@antoncorp.com
Brothers Dowdle Productions
dowdlebrosasst@me.com
Caa Media Finance
2000 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(424) 288-2000
filmsales@caa.com
Phone: +44 207 016 3355

About Doctor Caligari’s Cabinet Of Wonders

Doctor Caligari’s Cabinet Of Wonders is a psychological horror film centered on a mesmerizing antagonist, Doctor Caligari. This traveling mesmerist captivates audiences with his unsettling abilities, accompanied by a sleepwalker who becomes an instrument in his dark exploits. As he moves from one town to the next, his presence leads to a series of chilling murders that create an eerie atmosphere. The story unfolds as a young woman faces the disappearance of her boyfriend, linking it to Caligari’s mysterious activities. Her quest for truth becomes a harrowing experience as she struggles against disbelief from those around her. This narrative explores themes of isolation and the pursuit of justice in a world where the sinister often goes unnoticed.

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