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Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror

Original title: Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens
  • 1922
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
119K
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Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (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.

  • Director
    • F.W. Murnau
  • Writers
    • Bram Stoker
    • Henrik Galeen
  • Stars
    • Max Schreck
    • Alexander Granach
    • Gustav von Wangenheim
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    119K
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    POPULARITY
    2,189
    86
    • Director
      • F.W. Murnau
    • Writers
      • Bram Stoker
      • Henrik Galeen
    • Stars
      • Max Schreck
      • Alexander Granach
      • Gustav von Wangenheim
    • 613User reviews
    • 233Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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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
    Karl Etlinger
    Karl Etlinger
    • Kontrolleur am Kai
    • (uncredited)
    Hans Lanser-Ludolff
    • A magistrate
    • (uncredited)
    Loni Nest
    • Child at Window
    • (uncredited)
    Fritz Rasp
    Fritz Rasp
    • Knocks Mitarbeiter
    • (uncredited)
    Josef Sareny
    • Head Coachman
    • (uncredited)
    Fanny Schreck
    • Krankenschwester im Hospital
    • (uncredited)
    Eric van Viele
    • Matrose 2
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • F.W. Murnau
    • Writers
      • Bram Stoker
      • Henrik Galeen
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The movie was banned in Sweden due to excessive horror. The ban was finally lifted in 1972.
    • Goofs
      (at around 30 mins) 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)
    • Soundtracks
      Jeux d'enfants - Galop
      Written by Jack Norworth

      [Plays during the croquet scene in the 2006 restoration]

    User reviews613

    Featured review
    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.
    • michaelRokeefe
    • Oct 14, 2001
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    • Release date
      • December 19, 1922 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • German
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nosferatu
    • Filming locations
      • Starhrad Castle, Nezbudská Lúcka, Slovakia(castle in ruins)
    • Production companies
      • Jofa-Atelier Berlin-Johannisthal
      • Prana-Film GmbH
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $48,892
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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