9. Halloween Extravaganza at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine
For those hoping to get into the Halloween spirit before the weekend starts, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine will be screening the classic silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari with live accompaniment from organist Timothy Brumfield. Released in 1920 by Robert Wiene, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is considered the quintessential work of German Expressionist cinema. The film tells the story of an insane hypnotist who uses a somnambulist to commit murders, working to thematize brutal and irrational authority.
After the showing of the film, puppeteer and Cathedral artist in residence Ralph Lee and members of the Mettawee River Theatre Company will put on a performance using ghouls and goblins to scare the crowd. Tickets are free, but reservations are required. Two screenings and puppet performances will be offered at 7 and 10 p.m.
