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This movie, in my opinion, is far superior to Bela Lugosi's Dracula. However, right off, I have to say, if you're not used to watching silent movies, which this is, it may take some getting used to before you can really get into this film. For example, the actors have to use very dramatic expressions to get their emotions across, in such a way that would be considered over-acting in today's movies. But back then, since it was silent, it was really the only way to express your character properly. That is the main drawback. And expect alot of reading; cue cards are there to tell you dialog. If you can get past these things, though, this film is genuinely creepy and fascinating. Based on Bram Stoker's book Dracula, the director was unable to get the rights to the book, but still wanted to do the movie. So, he changed the name from "Dracula" to "Nosferatu" and kept right on going. However, the vampire in Nosferatu is infinately scarier then the one in Dracula. In Dracula, the vampire is meant to be Gothically romantic. There is no such romance in Nosferatu. The vampire in this movie is bald, bony, with sharp, rat-like incisors, green skin and a slight hunch. He is not meant to be handsome, or charming. He is meant to be creepy, and he pulls it off beautifully. There's no gore in Nosferatu. Most of the chills come from slow, deliberate eerie shots, and a general atmosphere of something being wrong. This movie is definately worth watching if you don't mind the lack of talking. But try to get the version distributed by Kino if you can; they have restored the original tinting (the film was tinted yellow for day shots, and blue for night ones), restored it using a beautifully clear print, and reconstructed the original creepy organ music, which plays in the background throughout. I'll stop rambling now. Buy it!Read full review
You ever watch a film where it not just a film its an experience? Well this version of Nosferatu is something I will never forget. This version was made using a preserved version from France(the only known copy from the movie's period of origin). The picture quality is just excellent with no scan lines, jerky cuts, or scratches and is beautiful and lush. The music from the original version is reconstructed flawlessly and sound great. The film is based on Dracula, but the character's names and several key plot elements have been changed or altered. The actors and actresses do good jobs, but the one who stands out is Max Shreck. To begin with his name means "terror" or "fright" in german and he looks so creepy as the plague-spreading Count Orlok. One of the film's strongest points is its atmosphere. The eerie and creepy atmosphere gives the film a nightmare-like quality. Also included on the DVD is a documentary on the director and a scene comparison. Kino was also kind enough to include a version with german intertitles. This is the definitive version of Nosferatu and is a must-buy if you like these kind of films. Great Job Kino!Read full review
Great! Unbelievably clear picture and with the bonus short films, this is really the best edition I’ve seen
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If you're a fan of "Dracula" or vampire movies in general, this is a movie you have to see. This was the first vampire movie shot in 1922 and starring Max Schreck who some say, got into his role a little too deeply. By the way, in German, Schreck means, "to frighten" and this movie was made in Germany. Herr Schreck is one of the scariest vampires ever. His makeup and movements are extremely eerie and dark. The scene where he rises vertically out of his coffin is still one of the scariest scenes in moviedom. I can't give high enough praise for this movie. You really need to see it yourself.
Nosferatu has to be the all time gothic horror movie, and I've loved watching it for years, but this DVD turned my movie world upside down! I have NEVER seen a movie restored so well, no spots, dust, lines, nothing it's as clear as the movie will ever be. The producer of this restored version used the original piano/organ music used in the German Theaters in th 1920's. He also put back in the color cells, used to express mood in the film; some how lost over the years. It also has the film with German titles. Drac gives it 5 stakes.
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