Nosferatu

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Horror

1922

95 min

The mysterious Count Orlok summons Thomas Hutter to his remote Transylvanian castle in the mountains. The eerie Orlok seeks to buy a house near Hutter and his wife, Ellen. After Orlok reveals his vampire nature, Hutter struggles to escape the castle, knowing that Ellen is in grave danger. Meanwhile Orlok's servant, Knock, prepares for his master to arrive at his new home.

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Horror

7.8/10

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"Not my first viewing, but I watched the narrated version on YouTube, Nosfaratu. :A Symphony of Horrors and it was very interesting. Narrated by Historian Lokke Heiss on the M. B. Archives channel. Check it out. "

TheGingerGirl455

"This German-produced film is a classic for anyone, but especially horror movie lovers. The actor who played Nosferatu is Max Shreck. (Some believed that he played his character too well, and was, in fact, a Vampire! 😲 Remember, this was the 1920's.) In German, Shreck means "Terror." That description is certainly fitting for this classic film. Jonathan Hutter feels shock and terror when he realizes he has been tricked and abused by his host. He also longs to see his lovely bride, Ellen, and escape danger. This is such a great film."

Errika Mason

"Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror is a silent German Expressionist film from 1922, directed by F.W. Murnau and starring Max Schreck as Count Orlok. The film is loosely based on Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula. The story revolves around a real estate agent named Hutter (played by Gustav von Wangenheim), who is sent to Transylvania by his employer to arrange for the mysterious Count Orlok's purchase of a house in their town of Wisborg. Count Orlok expresses interest in the house across the street from Hutter's own home. Once at the castle, Hutter begins to realize the evil he's dealing with. He finds himself locked away while Orlok makes his way to Wisborg, causing death along his way, which most attribute to the plague. Hutter escapes Orlok's castle and rushes home to save his town and his wife, Ellen. In Wisborg, Ellen can feel the impending darkness as Orlok gets closer. She learns that a sinless woman can sacrifice herself to kill the vampire. The film then unfolds as Hutter tries to save Ellen from Nosferatu's imminent arrival and her potential self-sacrifice. This film is considered a classic in the horror genre, and its unique portrayal of the vampire Count Orlok has made it an unforgettable piece of cinema history."