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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari – 1920 Cinema: Silent Horror

Posted on May 13, 2016 by hystoria.ca

The release date for “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” was February 26, 1920. It has been hailed as “the first true horror film”and “cult film”. The film – a premonition of the rise and fall of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party  – the addition … Continue reading →

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Our Fancy – The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Station – 1896

Posted on January 24, 2016 by hystoria.ca

  One short film had a particularly lasting impact; yes, it caused fear, terror, even panic. It was the film L’Arrivée d’un train en gare de la Ciotat (Arrival of the Train at La Ciotat Station). Although the cinematographic train … Continue reading →

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After the Ball – World’s 1st Adult Film

Posted on January 12, 2016 by hystoria.ca

Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès, (Paris: December 8, 1861 – January 21, 1938)  was an illusionist and filmmaker famous for creating special effects such as dissolves, multiple exposure, hand-painted colour and time-lapse photography. Marie, is also know for the stop-trick, where he claimed he accidentally achieved … Continue reading →

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