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Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (1922)
A Gothic Piece of Art History
This unauthorized silent production of Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula" may not be the most faithful film version but it is truly the most haunting and provocative interpretation to this date. For its time "Nosferatu" is a masterful visual experience, most remembered for its boat scene in which Nosferatu rises from his crate and stalks along the deck of the ship. Although Max Scheck in the title role steals every scene he creeps into, everyone in the film puts on unforgettable performances. For those of you who are unsure about watching Nosferatu because it is a silent film, viewing it is an emotional, dreamlike experience. It's similar to the experience of a ballet where you feel the energy and emotion through the music, and the players, not through direct word. Over the years, "Nosferatu" has reached out with his long, boney, shadowy fingers and influenced everything from the horror/fantasy genre to Hollywood Blockbusters to even family movies.