Review of The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) by D M — 12 Feb 2012

A German crime/horror film by Fritz Lang whose style was based on the pulp comics of the time, There are some anti-Nazi sentiments in it, which lead to its being banned in its home country even before its release.

Being the third in the series, this was the first Mabuse film with sound. The title charachter lives in an insane asylum, but is able to get his instructions for comitting crimes out to his minions. He controls them frequently with hypnosis or other mind-control.

Really confusing, but a lot of good scenes. A fantasical story, but filmed to appear as though its rooted in reality despite a few elements of Expressionism.