Nosferatu
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Movie Reviews of Nosferatu
Movie Review: In preparation for "Shadow of the Vampire"...
Summary: 5 Stars
I had seen "Nosferatu" as a 10 year-old boy, alone, in the darkness of my grandparents' 140 year old house, on a big black-and-white television, and it scared the life out of me. Imagine my glee when I heard about "Shadow of the Vampire," a Willem Dafoe/John Malkovich film that fictionalizes the making of "Nosferatu!" My friends and I watched this DVD twice before going to see the new film. Although I'm not as naive as I was at ten, this film is still frightening, and even more interesting. One week before we saw "S of the V," we watched "Nosferatu" with the organ track. The avant-garde soundtrack sometimes seemed to mock the film, but I think I'll give it another go.
The night before we saw "S of the V," we watched "Nosferatu" again, this time listening to the audio commentary. The commentator's analysis was fascinating, to say the least! If only the he had delivered his information with the same exuberant gusto that Hutter exhibited in the movie!
This film should not be bypassed by anyone with an interest in cinema or vampire lore, especially if you own a DVD player. Watch it more than once. It's excellent the first time, and even more so the second!
Movie Review: When terror becomes art...
Summary: 5 Stars
There's an art to it, definitely, the whole business of frightening the audience. I'm no fan of slash-gash-scream-gore type films, but when the terror is part of a tapestry most delicately woven, a piece that is subtle and blatant, a love story and a horror story, a gripping and shocking piece where the opening of a door becomes a moment of nail-biting tension... then it's not a slash-film but a film of art.
"Nosferatu" has been described as the greatest horror film of all time. I cannot disagree - Murnau's remarkable use of double-negatives and his various lighting techniques impart such a wonderful sense of the macabre to this film. The acting varies - the young estate agent is no Olivier, but oh mon Dieu... oh, Max Schreck... what a superb performance his Graf Orlock is.
It's the creepiest performance of a vampire that has ever been seen. The makeup is wonderful - the atmosphere is wonderful - the truly frightening creature who is almost uncontrollable at the sight of fresh blood is wonderful in a grisly sense.
This is a film not to be missed. Whether you are a fan of the horror genre or not, Nosferatu is a classic in film-making.
Movie Review: Must see for horror and (general) film lovers
Summary: 5 Stars
1922 classic silent vampire film, the first of its kind, by German expressionists. Based on Dracula, this film deals with a man going to the "land of the phantoms" in Romania, to sell property, to a fellow, who turns out to be a vampire. The Vamp would like to kill his guest, but when he sees his wife, he travels to her town to have her. The scenes are brilliantly shot in black and white, in fearsome surroundings. Heavy shadows, and spooky music play. The camera is always still, it does not move. The acting or overacting is in the style of Expressionism, where all emotions are thrown out to be displayed. Before I sat down to watch this I felt a sense of dread, as I heard how great and terrifying this film is. As it started it got more and more eerier, and scary. I can understand why this film is regarded so high, as it is so entertaining, and captivating. That's quite good, since its in black and white with no sound, and moves at a slow pace. Seriously constructed by all who made this, I can see how it has survived and remained on critic's lists for 80 years, while modern horror films are forgotten after first viewing. Great addition to your library, 5 stars!Movie Review: BEST EDITION YET!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was always disappointed with all of the video releases of NOSFERATU around the 80's certain key scenes were left omitted. When Blackhawk Videos re-released it in 1991, I was able to see what scenes I missed. It all gave me a clearer idea of how the entire story unfolds. Not to mention different background music being heard. Some where better or worse than others. I should also mention because it was around this time that I first got into the old horror classics. I had always been fascinated in particular with the DRACULA legend. The making of NOSFERATU alone is in interesting key note in film history. What I really enjoyed was the audio commentary by Lokke Heiss, which along with alternate background scores are also accessible on the main menu. Check out the fascinating "NOSFERATOUR" where you get a look at the locations of certain scenes - what they look like now! In closing, if it is an old horror classic you want to scare your friends you invite at home for, NOSFERATU will be hard to beat. One look at Max Schreck will make that obvious!Movie Review: Haunting
Summary: 5 Stars
Nosferatu is the first Dracula adaptation and it stands apart and alone from all the other versions, from Christopher Lee to Gary Oldman. Shrek plays the vampire as a man suffering from an illness instead of a flamboyant caped playboy. With his bat-like ears and rat-like fangs, he seems more animal than human. I didn't find the movie scary, but it is haunting. This DVD has excellent bonus features like two music scores, an audio essay commentary and lots of production stills as well as photos of Expressionist art that influenced Murnau's dark vision, like paintings by Edward Munch, Adolph Menzel, Franz Mare and Casper David Friedrich. There are even current photographs of the many of the actual locations that were used in the film in case you feel like taking your own Nosferatu tour. A classic masterpiece that stands on it's own and still has the power to disturb. If you liked this, check out Werner Herzog's 1979 remake with Klaus Kinski and Isabella Adjani.