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Nosferatu (1922)
Directed by F.W. Murnau
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Overview
In this highly influential silent horror film, the mysterious Count Orlok (Max Schreck) summons Thomas Hutter (Gustav von Wangenheim) to his remote Transylvanian castle in the mountains. The eerie Orlok seeks to buy a house near Hutter and his wife, Ellen (Greta Schroeder). After Orlok reveals his vampire nature, Hutter struggles to escape the castle, knowing that Ellen is in grave danger. Meanwhile Orlok’s servant, Knock (Alexander Granach), prepares for his master to arrive at his new home.
Rated NR | Length 95 minutes
Actors
Maximilian Schreck | Gustav von Wangenheim | Greta Schröder | Georg H. Schnell | Ruth Landshoff | Gustav Botz | Alexander Granach | John Gottowt | Max Nemetz | Wolfgang Heinz | Albert Venohr | Eric van Viele | Karl Etlinger | Guido Herzfeld | Hans Lanser-Rudolf | Loni Nest | Josef Sareny | Fanny Schreck | Hardy von Francois | Heinrich Witte
Viewing History (seen 3 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2022 | TV | Broadcast | TV | 8 stars |
| 06/08/2020 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7.5 stars |
| 10/12/2012 | Movie Screen | Film | Theater | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.67 stars |
Viewing Notes
When I saw that MUBI* had Nosferatu (part of their Weimar Germany special) I thought “oh I haven’t seen that in a long time so let’s go!” But of course I did see it in 2012 on 35mm at MBT back when I’d go for one-off screenings.
Granted that was 8 years ago so not exactly recent but I was thinking it was prior to logging movies. Anyways I fired it early enough that it would wrap up when the sun was rising (ideal if you’ve seen the movie and it’s rather, IMO, goofy ending). Also I know this is a loose adaptation but it’s amusing to see Orlok’s reflection in the mirror in that final scene.
I love how iconic nearly every shot of Orlok is. Probably bc these images have been used so frequently over the years. What I did not know is that due the copyright claim filed from Stoker’s estate, most of the existing prints were destroyed. Only a few survived and that‘a how we are able to enjoy this film a century later. It would be madness if this film had been lost and all we had were still images a la LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT. I feel like this movie has impacted horror film and art in general as much as Browning’s Dracula did altho perhaps not as overtly (I mean, you don’t see Orlok figures included with your happy meal). But a more subtle influence. Just my musings after seeing this again.
Really need to revisit SHADOW OF A VAMPIRE which I wasn’t keen on at the time.
*it’s available on Prime
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