The Golem

A creaky, shadowy silent fable that drifts between eerie legend and quiet dread, feeling older and stranger than most horror.

Directed by

Henrik Galeen, Paul Wegener

Genres

Horror, Fantasy

Starring

Paul Wegener, Rudolf Blümner, Carl Ebert

Overview

This mostly lost film is often confused with director Paul Wegener third and readily available interpretation of the legend; Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam (1920). In this version of the golem legend, the golem, a clay statue brought to life by Rabbi Loew in 16th century Prague to save the Jews from the ongoing brutal persecution by the city's rulers, is found in the rubble of an old synagogue in the 20th century. Brought to life by an antique dealer, the golem is used as a menial servant. Eventually falling in love with the dealer's wife, it goes on a murderous rampage when its love for her goes unanswered.

How it feels

Eerie, dark, melancholic and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, isolation, betrayal, faith

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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