Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (Nosferatu, a Sym...

Albert Venohr, Alexander Granach, Georg H. Schnell

Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife. Silent classic based on the story "Dracula."

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Unrated, 1 hr. 34 min.

Directed by: F.W. Murnau

Released: June 3, 1922

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DVD Released: October 22, 1997

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  • May 30, 2009
    Although not recent in terms of when it was made it is a newly watched film on my part. One of my first viewings of a silent film and the one which has made me a fan of the era. This is one of those films that is truly legendary in status, because even though a silent film isn?t ... ...( read more )
  • March 26, 2009
    Nosferatu is a classic 1922 silent film that is often revered as one of the greatest horror films of all time. It is based off Bram Stroker's book Dracula.

    Silent films are a bit troublesome to watch in this generation, but this is one of the few that engages and ... ...( read more )
  • January 19, 2009
    I've recently read Stoker's Dracula, and in this case, it sort of got in the way (if you've got patience, I recommend the read). Nosferatu is a free adaptation of the book, so I was a little fixated on the differences.

    Although I really liked how it was filmed, I never really go... ...( read more )
  • December 1, 2008
    A fantastic film that really does continue to hold its own in the horror genre. There's really not much more to say than Nosferatu is an absolute classic, and all fans of the genre are urged to seek it out.
  • October 3, 2008
    Based illegally on Bram Stoker's Dracula, F. W. Murnau's film is undeniably the best and probably the most faithful of the films based on the novel. That's just my opinion.

    The movie itself gives a look into the history of not only the character of Dracula, but of modern day ... ...( read more )
  • June 27, 2009
    A brilliantly made film!!! This is a film that I have been wanting to see for the longest time and finally did last night and boy was I impressed. Now...I definitely don't think this is a film for everyone. Due to the fact that it was made in 1922 I know a lot of people don't hav... ...( read more )

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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

It doesn't scare us, but it haunts us. It shows not that vampires can jump out of shadows, but that evil can grow there, nourished on death. full review

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