Review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) by Emanuel P — 05 Oct 2014

A very interesting take on the possible events that took place while filming of the greatest horror movies of our time.

This review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) was written by Emanuel P on 05 Oct 2014.

Shadow of the Vampire has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kenneth Turan (2,323) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 16 Jan 2014

Willem Dafoe's performance in Shadow of the Vampire is so irresistible it not only breaks that cycle but turns an otherwise just adequate film…

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By Brandon W (1,786) on 30 Mar 2015

Shadow of the Vampire is a great idea to do the making of Nosferatu while making it its own creepy movie…

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By August C (306) on 30 Sep 2014

Shadow of the Vampire casts a bizarre, lingering spell that is difficult to break…

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By Kullen S (75) on 14 Dec 2014

This movie is more interested in capturing a moment in history as opposed to telling a compelling story…

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By Alexander V (47) on 11 Nov 2013

One of the 10 best movies I never saw. I somehow missed this amazing classic in 2001…

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By Christine D (461) on 23 Jan 2015

Brilliant performance by Willem Dafoe and Malkovich, engaging story, Nosferatu world brought back to life and in technicolor :P…

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By Kinch K (72) on 20 Feb 2016

What a fun romp through the lands of movie nerdery, hammy acting, and slightly cheesy explorations of artistic obsession…

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By Max H (471) on 09 Oct 2014

Bizarre, creepy, thought-provoking, and ultimately too short is the performance-driven film, the Shadow of the Vampire…

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By Rc H (1) on 08 Oct 2014

Defoe ' s depiction of Moreau/Nosferatu is delicious. A must for any fan of Nosferatu, Defoe or horror movies…

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By Kevin M. W (1,682) on 19 Mar 2017

Horror junkies and movie fans alike should find somethingâ< to love in this inventive, albeit fictional, look behind the scenes of Nosferatu…

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