Drama ·Mystery ·Crime ·Horror · Germany · 1921 · 1h 21m

The Haunted Castle

Schloß Vogelöd

The Haunted Castle poster
Director
F. W. Murnau
Cast
Arnold Korff as Lord von Vogelschrey auf Vogeloed Lulu Kyser-Korff as Lady Centa von Vogelschey (as L. Kyser-Korff) Lothar Mehnert as Graf Johann Oetsch (as Lotar Mehnert) Paul Bildt as Baron Safferstätt Olga Tschechowa as Baronin Safferstätt Paul Hartmann as Graf Peter Paul Oetsch
Crew
Fritz Arno Wagner — Director of Photography Laszlo Schäffer — Director of Photography Carl Mayer — Screenplay Rudolf Stratz — Novel Erich Pommer — Producer
Synopsis

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!

Trailer The Haunted Castle — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
castlehuntfratricideuninvited guest
Key Collaborators
F. W. Murnau Director Fritz Arno Wagner Director of Photography Laszlo Schäffer Director of Photography Carl Mayer Screenplay Rudolf Stratz Novel Erich Pommer Producer
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