Eerie Tales

Name: Eerie Tales
Director: Richard Oswald
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Released: 1919-01-01
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 5.3
Cast: Anita Berber, Conrad Veidt, Reinhold Schünzel, Paul Morgan, Georg John

1919Dir. Richard Oswald1h 41m

Track this movie free Wishlist

Check price on Amazon Browse eBay listings

Amazon and eBay links may be affiliate links.

About This Movie

Eerie Tales is quite an intriguing piece, isn't it? Directed by Richard Oswald, this 1919 film weaves together a unique blend of fantasy, horror, and mystery. The pacing feels deliberate, allowing the viewer to soak in the atmospheric visuals and the haunting narratives. You've got a demon, a reaper, and the ghost of a prostitute, which is such an eerie trio. They're not just reading the stories; they act them out, adding this layer of performance that really draws you in. The practical effects, for the time, are surprisingly effective in creating a gothic ambiance. Themes of death and morality play out, and you can’t help but appreciate how it captures that dark, whimsical edge of early cinema. Quite distinctive, really.

Unique blend of genresEarly practical effectsExplores themes of death and morality