Review of Nosferatu (1922) by Eric C — 06 Oct 2009
What can I say about, what is considered as the very first vampire film ever made? The only version I have seen of this is the ArowHead DVD release with a Type O'Negative soundtrack and David Carradine as the host in the beginning. Max Screck stars as the ever ugly rat faced Count Orloc, who comes to a new part of Germany to continue his lust for blood. F.W Muranau directs the first official adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula to screen and does a fabulous job. Using the German Expressionate style really works for the films style. Camera angles and shadows work out well to create a real eeries sense when watching the film.
The film no longer creates the fear it once did in the 1920's and and '30s, but it still delivers the awe-inspiring looks by any film buff. I have yet to see the film in its original version, with the organ music and hope to see it soon.
5 out of 5.
The DVD I have include the music video "Black No. 1" which was makes references to Nosferatu.
Go see the remake made in 1979 and the film Shadow of the Vampire as a great set of companion films to go with this.
This review of Nosferatu (1922) was written by Eric C on 06 Oct 2009.
Nosferatu has generally received very positive reviews.
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