Review of Nosferatu (1922) by Scott S — 11 Aug 2011
Nosferatu (1922) -- [6.5] -- Of the handful of silent films that still have shelf life, "Nosferatu" is perhaps the most popular. It's the cornerstone of the entire horror genre, as well as the first time audiences ever saw a vampire on film.
It's an adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, but for legal reasons, the character names have been changed. The pacing, like most silent films, requires a little patience, but F.W. Murnau was a visualist ahead of his time.
His clever use of shadow, combined with Max Schreck's super creepy performance, make for some indelible imagery.
This review of Nosferatu (1922) was written by Scott S on 11 Aug 2011.
Nosferatu has generally received very positive reviews.
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