Review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) by Peter Keough for Boston Phoenix — 24 Mar 2002
Despite the anarchic decadence of the period, the troubled sexuality of Murnau himself, and the loaded parallels involving vampirism, taboo lust, and the cinema, Merhige's pretensions suck this effort dry.
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This review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) was written by Peter Keough and published by Boston Phoenix on 24 Mar 2002.
Shadow of the Vampire has generally received positive reviews.
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