Review of Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) by A M — 03 Sep 2011
Werner Herzog's remake of the 1922 classic German horror film "Nosferatu", though heavily references the original film is such a unique and strange (in a way that could only be Herzog's) vampire horror film, it's almost insulting to call it a remake.
Though the film calls the vampire "Dracula", the film goes to all sorts of directions, different from both the book and the original film (which will delight some and infuriate others) and it's at times quite surreal, lyrical, even sad and romantic at times.
Klaus Kinski (with the help of the makeup which emulates the Max Schreck design) is appropriately creepy as the vampire. The cinematography, sets and soundtrack adds to the spooky atmosphere.
This review of Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) was written by A M on 03 Sep 2011.
Nosferatu the Vampyre has generally received very positive reviews.
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