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Nosferatu

Original title: Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens
  • 19221922
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 34m
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Nosferatu (1922)
NOSFERATU.  A chronicle of the Great Death in Wisborg.  The story of Nosferatu is one of gothic horror, sensuality and ultimately, death. Unlike Bram Stokers Dracula, the events in the movie take place, not in London, but in Bremen, Germany during the 183
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Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife.Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife.Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife.
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    • F.W. Murnau
    • Henrik Galeen(screen play)
    • Bram Stoker(based on the novel: "Dracula")
  • Stars
    • Max Schreck
    • Alexander Granach
    • Gustav von Wangenheim
    • F.W. Murnau
    • Henrik Galeen(screen play)
    • Bram Stoker(based on the novel: "Dracula")
  • Stars
    • Max Schreck
    • Alexander Granach
    • Gustav von Wangenheim
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 472User reviews
    • 198Critic reviews
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    Wolfgang Heinz and Max Schreck in Nosferatu (1922)
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    Max Schreck and Gustav von Wangenheim in Nosferatu (1922)
    Greta Schröder in Nosferatu (1922)
    Greta Schröder in Nosferatu (1922)
    Greta Schröder in Nosferatu (1922)
    Max Schreck in Nosferatu (1922)
    Max Schreck in Nosferatu (1922)
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    Max Schreck
    Max Schreck
    • Graf Orlok
    Alexander Granach
    Alexander Granach
    • Knock - ein Häusermakler
    Gustav von Wangenheim
    Gustav von Wangenheim
    • Hutter
    • (as Gustav v. Wangenheim)
    Greta Schröder
    Greta Schröder
    • Ellen - seine Frau
    • (as Greta Schroeder)
    Georg H. Schnell
    • Harding - ein Reeder
    • (as G.H. Schnell)
    Ruth Landshoff
    • Ruth - seine Schwester
    Gustav Botz
    • Professor Sievers - der Stadtarzt
    John Gottowt
    John Gottowt
    • Professor Bulwer - ein Paracelsianer
    Max Nemetz
    • Ein Kapitän
    Wolfgang Heinz
    • 1. Matrose
    Albert Venohr
    • 2. Matrose
    Eric van Viele
    • Matrose 2
    Karl Etlinger
    Karl Etlinger
    • Kontrolleur am Kai
    • (uncredited)
    Guido Herzfeld
    • Wirt
    • (uncredited)
    Hans Lanser-Rudolf
    • A magistrate
    • (uncredited)
    Loni Nest
    • Child at Window
    • (uncredited)
    Josef Sareny
    • Head coachman
    • (uncredited)
    Fanny Schreck
    • Krankenschwester im Hospital
    • (uncredited)
      • F.W. Murnau
      • Henrik Galeen(screen play)
      • Bram Stoker(based on the novel: "Dracula")
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    • Trivia
      The movie was banned in Sweden due to excessive horror. The ban was finally lifted in 1972.
    • Goofs
      When Hutter is writing his letter to Ellen in Count Orlok's castle, the paper that he is meant to be writing on is clearly blank throughout the scene.
    • Quotes

      Graf Orlok: Your wife has such a beautiful neck...

    • Alternate versions
      There are a confusing number of different surviving prints, restorations and alternate versions of Nosferatu. In the main, there are three 'complete' restorations and two incomplete, partially-restored versions. All five are available on DVD, while the latest two restorations, from 1995 and 2006, are also on Blu-ray. In addition there are countless low-quality public domain DVDs with different lengths, running speeds and soundtracks. All are derived from a single print held by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). They usually have replacement American intertitles and are always in black and white; the film was originally color tinted throughout and only meant to be seen that way. This comprehensive article explains all of them simply and clearly: Nosferatu: The Ultimate Blu-ray and DVD Guide.
    • Connections
      Edited into Boo! (1932)

    User reviews472

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    8/10
    Dracula masterpiece of the silent screen.
    F.W. Murnau directs this unauthorized version of Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula. NOSFERATU is arguably the earliest surviving screen version depicting the 'Prince of Darkness'. This German production deviates slightly from the original, but the now familiar story we all know by heart is intact. Count Dracula becomes Count Orlok and journeys to Bremen, Germany instead of London. His physical appearance is not dashing, mesmerizing or even mystical; but much resembles the rats that frequently accompany him. I find this the most eerie of all that would follow. The accompanying organ music background makes this scratchy black and white silent film an essential masterpiece. Max Schreck is immortal as Nosferatu/Count Orlok.
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    • Release date
      • May 18, 1922 (Estonia)
      • Germany
      • Official Site
      • German
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Starhrad Castle, Nezbudská Lúcka, Slovakia
    • Production companies
      • Jofa-Atelier Berlin-Johannisthal
      • Prana-Film GmbH
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    • 1 hour 34 minutes
      • Silent

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