Ones: The Séance

Title: Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler (Dr. Mabuse the Gambler) Director: Fritz Lang Year: 1922 Synopsis: Set in post-World War I Berlin, the brilliant and ruthless criminal mastermind Dr. Mabuse uses disguise, hypnosis, manipulation, and psychological control to amass wealth and influence. As his web of deception expands, Prosecutor von Wenk launches a determined investigation to expose and stop him. Blending crime, suspense, and elements of the occult, the film is a landmark of German Expressionist cinema and one of the earliest psychological thrillers.