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

Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror) (Nosferatu the Vampire)

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Albert Venohr, Alexander Granach, Georg H. Schnell, Greta Schröder, Guido Herzfeld, Gustav Botz, Gustav von Wangenheim, Hardy von Francois, Heinrich Witte, John Gottowt, Karl Etlinger, Max Nemetz, Max Schreck, Ruth Landshoff, Wolfgang Heinz

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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  • October 27, 2009
    The first, and arguably the scariest, adaptation of the Bram Stoker novel Dracula. The Stoker estate sued to get this film stopped, so some names and minor plot points were changed, as well as moving the action from England to Germany. But otherwise, it's the same story. The main...( read more) difference between the film and most of the adaptations that follow is Max Schreck as the vampire. He is not debonair or seductive or even tuxedo-clad. No, he is tall and skeletal, more rat than human. The scene where he is standing in the hallway and walking towards the camera into the doorway spooks me every time, as does the shot of his face peering through the boards of his dilapidated casket in the basement of his home.. Yes, it moves slow at times, but some interesting effects and camera work along whith Schreck's performance still make this one of the classic horror movies of all time for me.
  • July 31, 2009
    the first great horror film is still a bit frightening nearly 90 years after its release. the poor picture quality adds to the terror making this a film timely made, and the story and running time are perfect for a silent film. a classic that must be seen.
  • July 22, 2009
    Nosferatu, as well as being one of my outright favourite movies of all time, it remains the second most creepiest movie I have ever seen (losing out to Inland Empire obviously), from beginning to end it has this macabre, eerie look that never lets up, And with so many contemporar...( read more)y horror films relying on loud noises to scare you, this one has a suttle quietness and after all it is a silent film but that only enhances the atmosphere and makes you feel like your in a nightmare, that wicked shadow ascending the staircase, the shape of Dracula coming through the doorway which barely fits his body, these are images which you don't forget, they have all become popular screenshots for years to come and perhaps for all time.
    By far the greatest movie of the silent era.
  • 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)flows smoothly. Actors in silent films were very talented in using over-animated facial expressions to replace words.

    The director, F.W. Murnau, did a fine job building suspense and creating a creepy, sinister vampire in Count Orlok. He was terrifying without all the heavy CGI and without all the blood and guts of modern vampires. The score as well is mesmerizing and builds tension masterfully.

    Even though it's a bit outdated, Nosferatu is an important landmark film in the horror genre.

    "Is this your wife? What a lovely throat."
  • 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)t into it. And what's up with that dude Hutter (Gustav von Wangenheim)? What an idiot.

  • November 9, 2009
    I just don't have the patient to sit and watch a black and white silent movie.
  • November 5, 2009
    Still holds up today and still remains incredibly creepy. Max Schreck creates an icon of the horror film with his repulsive take on Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'. The effects and lighting make it visually stunning, whilst the story is expertly paced. The only thing that disappointed m...( read more)e slightly was the version I saw had a somewhat annoying gothic/industrial soundtrack, which is reason enough why I need to see this again.
  • November 4, 2009
    A classic to most people, but I did like it myself. I am not sure if this is the best of vampire movies, but it certainly is the creepiest I have ever seen. Never take Silent films for granite here.
  • November 2, 2009
    Glad i finally watched a silent movie and found it interesting but......
  • November 2, 2009
    best vampire movie ever. ehhee :)

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