Review of Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) by Adam N — 23 Aug 2007
Werner Herzog amazing interpretation of Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Graueun is a vampire masterwork. Like some of his other films (Aguirre: The Wrath of God), Nosferatu takes its time with images, focusing on the shockingly beautiful landscape of Transylvania.
In addition, this is likely the most compelling vision of Nosferatu to date. While more recent depictions of Dracula strive to display him as logical and calculating, Herzog bypasses the frivolity of character asides and dialogue that makes Nosferatu seem emotionally "normal" and asserts that Count Dracula is a manically rigid, direct, and often hapless blood thirsty beast.
Isabelle Adjani delivers an incredibly beautiful performance as Jonathon's wife (and Count Dracula's interest) Lucy. While Roland Topor's performance, as Nosferatu's "servant," can be compelling though at times seems slightly forced.
Watching Nosferatu zombify the townspeople, lead armies of rats, and generally run amok can also be quite entertaining. (8 out of 10).
This review of Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) was written by Adam N on 23 Aug 2007.
Nosferatu the Vampyre has generally received very positive reviews.
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