Nosferatu 1922
Albin Grau, Nosferatu, 1922, German magazine advertisement. |
One of the classic films of German cinema of the 1920s is F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, released on 4 March 1922. The best available version is the following from the Internet Archive site. It runs for approximately 94.13 minutes at 18 frames per minute, is tinted, the image is of a very fine quality (HD), having been restored circa 2018, plus there is an orchestral soundtrack and English subtitles. Nosferatu is undoubtedly one of the greatest vampire films, and with the scariest atmosphere, if not effects.
Nosferatu, 1922, Internet Archive, 15 August 2018, duration: 94.13 minutes.
Numerous other versions can be found on the Internet or in physical form such as Blu-ray or DVD. The release in 2024 of a remake of the film has generated the present article. The reference list below provides links to background on the making of the film and discussions of its content and significance. The 2008 film Shadow of a Vampire is recommended, as it presents a fictionalised making of the film, with William Defoe as the mysterious Count Orlok figure.
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References
Nosferatu: History and Home Video Guide, Brenton Films, accessed 6 October 2024.
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Last updated: 6 October 2024
Michael Organ, Australia
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