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Nosferatu

1922
Suspense/Thriller
Fantasy
1h 34m
Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife.
Directed by:
F.W. Murnau F.W. Murnau
Written by:
Henrik Galeen Bram Stoker Bram Stoker
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Starring:
Max Schreck Max Schreck Gustav von Wangenheim Gustav von Wangenheim Greta Schröder Greta Schröder Alexander Granach Georg H. Schnell Ruth Landshoff John Gottowt Gustav Botz Max Nemetz Wolfgang Heinz Albert Venohr Eric van Viele
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Genres:
Suspense/Thriller, Fantasy, Horror
Country:
Germany
Languages:
English, German
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1922
Suspense/Thriller
Fantasy
1h 34m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 01 Jul 2022
95
91st
Kudos to Count Orlok for not caving in to society's unrealistic vampire beauty standards. #AllVampiresAreBeautiful
Rated 01 Jul 2022
magbMagb
Rated 04 Feb 2007
80
61st
I have to admit that watching Nosferatu ended up being a bit of an academic exercise for me, in the "Wow, I can't believe they did that! In 1922!" sense. There are some genuinely creepy moments here, but unfortunately they've been so frequently parodied and referenced and internalized in our cultural subconscious in such a way that they didn't have as big an impact on me as they undoubtedly would've otherwise.
Rated 04 Feb 2007
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 24 Apr 2020
80
69th
Didn't know it would be so fit for quarantine - this seminal adaptation of Stoker's Dracula reframes the creature as embodiment of the plague. Some standout imagery and shadowplay, especially in act IV. Robert Eggers is doing an iteration soon and you can guess which shots he'll reference. Orlok manages to be both nightmarish and ridiculous at once (at least somewhat intentionally), an effective combo echoed in my favorite modern vampires - BOB and DIO.
Rated 24 Apr 2020
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
95th
One of the first horror movies ever made, this classic still works nearly a century later. The shots of Schreck are always memorable: sometimes bold, sometimes almost pathetic (yet still menacing). Ignoring the importance of Nosferatu to cinema, it's still a ton of fun to watch.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 06 Mar 2019
74
73rd
The German expressionist horror classic still manages to inspire a bit of fright through Max Schreck's iconic "Count Orlok". However while most of the scenes with "Nosferatu" are still creepy today, the story never managed to interest me. Although honestly, I'm not really a big "Dracula" fan either, and you know, come to think about it, I'm not really sure I even like vampires that much, and ummm...yeah, point is, all that aside, the influence of this film can still be seen throughout the genre.
Rated 06 Mar 2019
obdurateObdurate
Rated 29 Oct 2018
85
80th
Combined with how it's made, sometimes the way an old movie looks helps immersion. I can't quite explain it but it feels like, to some degree, I was watching something that actually happened , like vampires are real. Anyway, obviously a classic, amazing set design. Schreck gives an otherworldly performance and steals the show. Normally old horror movies don't creep me out that much but there are scenes here that legitimately scared me. Some scenes are kind of laughable, though.
Rated 29 Oct 2018
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 10 Oct 2009
91
98th
A true classic, this horror film won't scare but will enchant with gorgeous visuals and the iconic performance of Schreck. I was impressed with some of the special effects they managed to pull off in Ye Olden Day. There's a lot to love here, and how can one not grin at the sight of Orlok having to lug his own coffin through the streets of Bremen? The pace was decent; the scenes did not feel drawn out at all and only near the end does it slow down a bit.
Rated 10 Oct 2009
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 05 Feb 2009
85
80th
An excellent movie only hindered by some very heavy handed and awkward acting. But the superb use of shadows and the way Orlok moves about makes it a very creepy and enjoyable watch.
Rated 05 Feb 2009
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 26 Sep 2009
9
90th
Maybe not the masterpiece people make it out to be, the pacing is a bit off at times, same goes for the music which wasn't constantly enthralling. One amazing aspect though is how great the film looks after so many years, production values held up well and Max Schreck as Orlok is bone-chillingly hypnotizing. One of the best horror pics I've seen, recommended !!!
Rated 26 Sep 2009
dougreeseDougReese
Rated 08 Sep 2009
100
96th
Scary, haunting, and very powerful, "Nosferatu" is one of the best horror films pre-1970, with some of the most terrifying and unforgettable of horror sequences. For its great horror quality and its iconic examination of dread, this film was well ahead of its time, and to this day, manages to be just as horrifying as it was upon original release.
Rated 08 Sep 2009
nobambanobamba
Rated 28 Oct 2021
80
88th
Rewatch. Still pretty spooky. Amazing score (Eureka's Hans Erdmann reconstruction). I guess the book passages can be a bit long but it's not like it's Mabuse the Gambler. Did I mention Max Schreck's body posture and fingers are just creepy? Though he is silly at times, like when he's the coachman. Fav scenes: anytime Schreck iconically slowly comes toward the camera (doorframe or rising up in the boat); his shadowy hand grasping at her heart.
Rated 28 Oct 2021
yiannosYiannos
Rated 12 Jul 2014
85
97th
Praised for the horrific vividness of its imagery, Murnau's classic horror no longer scares like it once presumably did. What makes it effective, however, is its dreamlike atmosphere, and the (Freudian) psychological approach that Murnau brings to the material. At its very core, Nosferatu is a complex look at man and his relationship to nature, a fact established by some impressive crosscutting midstream. Along with Halloween, it's the best horror about the return of the repressed.
Rated 12 Jul 2014
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 17 Jun 2018
70
41st
Some pretty great sequences and images that you're probably better off watching on Youtube. The pace is narcoleptic, and it contains some pretty egregious padding (someone please explain to me why Knock is in more than one scene). The version I watched held most of the intertitles so long that I was able to read them more than three times, and I'm a slow reader.
Rated 17 Jun 2018
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 18 Mar 2007
93
90th
One of the most engaging silent films in the history of movies. F.W. Murnau knows how to create excellent atmosphere with phenomenal set and art design. It's just as brilliant today as it ever was. It's an absolute masterpiece.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
twincinematwincinema
Rated 04 Apr 2020
65
42nd
In 1922, this was scarier than seeing a train come at the screen. As a kid, the Are You Afraid of the Dark? episode with the Count was one of the scariest to me.
Rated 04 Apr 2020
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 09 Oct 2021
73
71st
Always hard to judge something this old. Schreck is truly creepy and the visuals are unbelievably ahead of their time--shadows were never better than German expressionism. But it's also hard not to see anti-Semitism and xenophobia here.
Rated 09 Oct 2021
albrownealbrowne
Rated 16 Apr 2007
75
43rd
Hasn't really aged too well - but still incredibe cinematically for 1922, and a worthy watch. Just don't go too out of your way to find it.
Rated 16 Apr 2007
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 09 Jul 2009
5
93rd
Much has been written of this film's legacy, with little for me to add. Of course the imagery and atmosphere are fantastic. I adore the third act in particular, wherein Orlok's funeral march from Transylvania to Wisborg is related to fearsome and grotesque predators of the natural world, all the while sowing the seeds of plague in his wake, and which in some translations contains the greatest intertitle of any silent film I've seen: "The deathship has a new captain."
Rated 09 Jul 2009
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
84th
holds up amazingly well
Rated 14 Aug 2007
trixrabbiTrixRabbi
Rated 11 Jun 2011
75
45th
Nosferatu is a film that even today looks fantastic. However, my issue with it is something I feel with most Dracula adaptations - the story moves way too slowly with too much down time. I find myself getting bored often, and it's not the film's fault, it's just the source material.
Rated 11 Jun 2011
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 21 Mar 2011
55
4th
I know it's a classic but when Nosferatu isn't on screen (which is the far majority of the film), it's pretty boring.
Rated 21 Mar 2011
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 06 Oct 2008
80
75th
Creepy and engaging, certainly iconic. The pacing is pretty uneven, especially near the end, and some of the scenes are more laughable than serious nowadays. Still, it's so much better than most modern horror films with excessive gore and jump scares.
Rated 06 Oct 2008
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 23 Jan 2010
58
61st
Has a lot of the superficial flaws implicit in a movie made in the early 20's, but Orlok is still fantastically creepy looking today. The Gothic atmosphere is also a great accomplishment by Murnau.
Rated 23 Jan 2010
tombomtombom
Rated 17 Jul 2013
67
62nd
Any scene with Orlok is stunning and perfect but the story itself is a bit loose and the other characters are very bland. I totally see why it's considered a masterpiece and I did enjoy it, just wish the story had been changed a bit more to highlight Orlok more and make things a bit less confusing (for example the stuff with head estate agent is irrelevant and confusing)
Rated 17 Jul 2013
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 04 Jun 2008
77
62nd
Honestly, only bareable because of it's impact and near creation of the horror genre, other than that the modern film-goer will find very few redeeming qualities, one is that it's only an hour long. Orlock is creepy though.
Rated 04 Jun 2008
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
7
84th
That vampire be creepy son! His arms be long and his face be twisted and his shadow be huge what the fuck kind of nightmare is this
Rated 14 Aug 2007
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 09 Jul 2009
5
91st
So masterfully shot it's almost unbelievable that this is nearly 100 years old. Though age has stripped it of much of its ability to truly frighten, it's a taut, suspenseful film with its fair share of creepy shots and is as captivating as ever. In every technical aspect, it's just about perfect.
Rated 09 Jul 2009
paxtonPaxton
Rated 15 Feb 2012
70
65th
From a time when even the people who played vampires were hideous freaks.
Rated 15 Feb 2012
jebJeb
Rated 24 Oct 2008
95
87th
Creepy, silent and just pure fun, Noferatu is a very engaging horror film with virtually no flaws. But if I had to point out minor ones, some of the scenes are ironic and just very laughable. Still, an all-time great.
Rated 24 Oct 2008
ribcageribcage
Rated 18 Aug 2011
89
90th
A true horror classic, not a museum piece even if Nosferatu occasionally looks comical (thinking of him mugging as he leaves the hold of the ship) to modern eyes. He certainly doesn't look comical in the dark, heavily shadowed shot of this nightmare creature feasting on the neck of a young girl in her bed. An image to be burned into the subconscious if there ever was one. It's visually fabulous, influencing horror forever.
Rated 18 Aug 2011
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 24 Feb 2022
80
87th
One of the first film adaptations of Bram Stokers Dracula 
I didn’t think it would be possible for me to enjoy a silent movie 
It’s not a genre that’s familiar to me
But it’s quite good 
The simplistic plot is easy to follow and the scenes with Max Schreck as Count Orlok are  visceral and haunting
Rated 24 Feb 2022
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 03 Aug 2009
8
90th
Genuinely creepy and ultimately rewarding, although it does fall to many of the silent non-comedy trappings (primitive understanding of camera language, over-dramatic acting, disjointed and often dull editing, etc.)
Rated 03 Aug 2009
aneyaney
Rated 22 Feb 2013
84
91st
I'm not really fond of the book, which was kind of boring. The movie itself also has some boring parts, mainly when Orlok is not in the scene, but the overall creepiness, great camerawork and atmosphere more than make up for it.
Rated 22 Feb 2013
actionbergActionberg
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
71st
Like a few silent films, it can be occasionally laughable today. But it still manages to pack some really creepy moments in there.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
sophiesophie
Rated 09 Apr 2008
95
98th
I still remember watching this for the first time when it was on TV a long while back. Max Schreck scared the shit out of me, he looks so creepy - and he kind of still does, which is rare if you're not a huge spider. An amazing piece of art.
Rated 09 Apr 2008
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 14 Aug 2023
90
83rd
Legendary granddaddy of vampire movies (and horror movies in general) falls victim to slight stodginess in its early stages, but it’s all setting the table for Schreck’s entrance who proves one of cinema’s distinctive (and chilling) characters, especially when combined with Murnau’s expert staging and lighting; the shipbound sequence has lost none of its power to creep. Plague sequences (flavoured with Spanish flu phobia) give the film a fresh, modern resonance for COVID plagued 2023!
Rated 14 Aug 2023
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 04 Mar 2007
80
84th
Incredible silent film, Max Schreck is terrifying.
Rated 04 Mar 2007
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 05 Jun 2014
85
87th
80 of the points are solely for the look of the vampire.
Rated 05 Jun 2014
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 07 Oct 2014
75
64th
Honestly very dry and can get quite bland. Yet even still, it contains some iconic scenes and great cinematography while setting a perfectly mysterious and creepy mood. Also props to Max Schreck. Other than this, the movie is good but it never blew me out of the water, story, acting, or score-wise.
Rated 07 Oct 2014
inhmninhmn
Rated 12 Jan 2009
98
80th
this movie is supreme form of cinema.
Rated 12 Jan 2009
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 19 Nov 2016
99
99th
Amazingly ahead of its time in its theme and look, it influenced countless films to come.
Rated 19 Nov 2016
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 06 Dec 2016
60
44th
By 2016 standards it's a stretch to call "Nosferatu" scary - eerie is probably more suitable. Of course, it's a little unfair to judge a film that way. So on the one hand I really appreciate the - occasionally genuinely creepy - atmosphere Murnau creates through his successful use of shadows. On the other hand "Nosferatu" is pretty slow and bereft of a big climax of any sort. Murnau succeeds in creating some iconic gothic imagery but his fragmentary direction fails to set the story on fire.
Rated 06 Dec 2016
desertpunkDesertPunk
Rated 23 Jun 2013
84
84th
Some of the silent performances can be a bit goofy, but it doesn't change the fact that this is a profoundly unsettling film.
Rated 23 Jun 2013
henryvapeHenryVape
Rated 19 Jun 2010
85
52nd
No denying the importance of this film, but there is no denying the incredibly poor pacing of nosferatu either, at times it feels like scenes have been added just because they could. While i feel the film is not dark enough to really create a creepy atmosphere. Max schreck is fantastic as count orloc and is is absolutly the reason to watch this film.
Rated 19 Jun 2010
mdenuzziomdenuzzio
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
79th
Great for its time
Rated 14 Aug 2007
q31Q31
Rated 17 Mar 2008
82
26th
It seems that much of this film is lost, so it's difficult to judge it accurately. The plot seems to be missing some scenes, but much of it is still eerie and creepy.
Rated 17 Mar 2008
talonmalontalonmalon
Rated 18 May 2013
95
90th
One of the golden masterpieces of the silent era of horror films. Nosferatu is shrouded in a nightmarish quality, and at the heart of it is the monster who the movie is based on. Max Schreck is the scariest vampire of all time.
Rated 18 May 2013
nobletNoblet
Rated 01 Nov 2011
75
57th
Dude looks freaky.
Rated 01 Nov 2011
stainStain
Rated 30 Mar 2007
50
33rd
This movie has not aged well
Rated 30 Mar 2007
kalmah7Kalmah7
Rated 04 Jan 2010
63
24th
More to be appreciated for what it is and what it did for cinema than to be actively enjoyed on most levels. Still, it's watchable, but I find things such as the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari much more stimulating.
Rated 04 Jan 2010
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 30 Sep 2017
90
93rd
Iconic.
Rated 30 Sep 2017
saudadesaudade
Rated 29 Aug 2017
2
1st
You can pull about 20 seconds of fantastic images out of this hypno-horror, and they're all gifs. It's a real gif-y pop movie if you will. Just when you've gotten so bored that you feel like you've left your body, POP! goes a gif.
Rated 29 Aug 2017
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 14 Jul 2007
79
83rd
I usually give credit to 90 year old movies for their cinematic influence, but have to add that nowadays, theyre just not that entertaining. In this case though, Nosferatu is actually still a surprisingly good movie, with a great, creepy atmosphere.
Rated 14 Jul 2007
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 29 Jan 2012
65
45th
Wasn't really my cup of tea. The elements where there for a creepy movie and Max Schreck was good as Count Orlock, but I just couldn't really get into it.
Rated 29 Jan 2012
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 26 Jan 2009
40
0th
Extremely boring. I would advise you to watch this movie in stead of counting sheep if you want to get to sleep fast. OVERRATED.
Rated 26 Jan 2009
troothTrooth
Rated 15 Feb 2012
77
75th
i was spooked out of my pants
Rated 15 Feb 2012
nathanbatesNathanBates
Rated 07 Oct 2018
60
35th
I have no doubt that in 1922, this was one of the scariest movies out there. The Count is still pretty creepy 100 years later, but the horror is pretty tame compared to modern movies. Impressive camerawork for the era. Unfortunately, my version had pretty poor Slavic melodies that didn't quite fit the film ("From the New World"?). Surprised they included Van Helsing when he wasn't a major part of the plot.
Rated 07 Oct 2018
dardandardan
Rated 28 Nov 2015
90
94th
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Rated 28 Nov 2015
boomdiddlyboomdiddly
Rated 27 Feb 2015
15
5th
This has not aged well.
Rated 27 Feb 2015
crocgatorCrocGator
Rated 04 Jul 2012
90
91st
Impressive visuals make for an interesting take on the vampire legend. I'll see this again.
Rated 04 Jul 2012
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 13 Jun 2010
92
96th
Fantastic movie! Even though it's so old, the directing quality is outstanding for that time. Sometimes very creepy and there are some memorable scenes. Just fantastic
Rated 13 Jun 2010
parcalihamparcaliham
Rated 19 May 2008
90
88th
20 Mayis 08 & 1922 tarihinde yapilmis, simdi bile izlerken tuyleri diken diken eden bir korku filmi.Muzikler ve vampiri canlandiran Max Schreck cok basarili, etkili.
Rated 19 May 2008
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 13 Dec 2010
40
97th
"Watching Nosferatu is like standing in the same room as death itself." - Rob Humanick
Rated 13 Dec 2010
thehynesthehynes
Rated 31 Oct 2012
31
3rd
I've no doubt that this film was bitchin' in 1922 but that was then & this is now. Still, no denying that Count Orlok is THE iconic movie vampire.
Rated 31 Oct 2012
jakeaestheteJakeAesthete
Rated 30 Oct 2014
21
18th
Sorry, it's no Sunrise.
Rated 30 Oct 2014
rayRay
Rated 07 Mar 2010
80
78th
It's a bit slow, and the score is disappointingly average, but I can't deny this films atmosphere is astounding. It's such a haunting film, with unbelievable production values way ahead of their time. Yes, some scenes are laughable, and no it isn't the masterpiece it's often made out to be, but it stood up well to the test of time and is a more than worthy watch. Hell, it bests the vast majority of modern horrors with ease.
Rated 07 Mar 2010
vesupriavesupria
Rated 21 Oct 2010
10
98th
Many 'moderners' suggest that this film is dated, and down-right 'cheesy' almost 90 years after the fact. But, to be quite frank, I've rarely seen films that are this hypnotic, mystifying, foreboding and morbid all in one. It's an exemplary example of cinema, and an artefact that that has much beauty and value all these years later.
Rated 21 Oct 2010
snallygastersnallygaster
Rated 25 Jul 2012
52
51st
I yearn for the days when you didn't need a chest waxing, pedicure & mascara to be a vampire. Whenever Schreck is on screen, this is great. Orlock's appearance (especially the long fingers), his posture and the way he moves are all perfectly creepy, and Murnau's little tricks with shadows & jump cuts are used to great effect. But the narrative is a bit muddled and past the halfway point becomes a liability.
Rated 25 Jul 2012
escano777escano777
Rated 21 Jul 2014
13
13th
This is another film that is considered a classic. You see all the elements of modern vampire stories in this film including special effects like super fast speed. Nonetheless, by modern standards this film falls short of entertaining. Billed as a symphony of horror, it should evoke some fear in the viewer. The only fear I experienced was the fear of falling asleep during the movie, that's how engaging it was. I cannot recommend it outside of a film history class.
Rated 21 Jul 2014
mr_filmMr. Film
Rated 25 Jul 2010
96
91st
Would you call it the greatest vampire film ever? Possibly
Rated 25 Jul 2010
icarusIcarus
Rated 26 Oct 2009
85
79th
This film really isn't about the scares. It's more about the creeps. However, it's atmosphere, it's mood, it's disturbing lead performance, and it's brisk pacing all add up to a consistent, but building feeling of dread throughout the film. Several of Murnau's edits are absolutely brilliant, and the way he's able to thread together the narrative in two or three different locations simultaneously is truly remarkable.
Rated 26 Oct 2009
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 30 Dec 2017
80
73rd
Murnau's masterpiece quickly becomes less of a historical lesson and more of a haunting exercise in shadow and atmosphere as the brief running time draws to a close. Amazing photography for a film that is nearly one hundred years old.
Rated 30 Dec 2017
owen1218owen1218
Rated 17 Jun 2008
70
51st
Very nice cinematography, and I liked Max Schreck's performance, but otherwise this isn't anything special.
Rated 17 Jun 2008
theyshootpicTheyshootpic
Rated 17 Apr 2007
91
93rd
# 84
Rated 17 Apr 2007
damildamil
Rated 15 Jan 2012
80
90th
It wasn't what I expected. Quite a bit of it wasn't even focused on Nosferatu himself. The film contained many fantastic shots, some of which were even a little scary. It's also a little bit silly at points, as you'd expect. But overall, a very impressive 90-year-old film.
Rated 15 Jan 2012
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 07 Oct 2019
65
42nd
Despite its status as an expressionist classic, I actually found this to be Murnau at his more subdued. Most of the horror here is derived not from striking shots that sear themselves into your memory but from a more subtle atmosphere that pervades the film - even the unassuming establishing shots of horses on a field or waves crashing on the beach hint at the darkness ahead.
Rated 07 Oct 2019
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 25 Jul 2010
95
88th
Truly scary and effective. The editing was fantastic, building up tension and cross-cutting masterfully, especially when you consider how early of a film this is.
Rated 25 Jul 2010
gwulingwulin
Rated 29 Aug 2012
80
84th
One of the greatest movies ever made!
Rated 29 Aug 2012
cinemuckCinemuck
Rated 09 Sep 2014
79
71st
http://cinemuckblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/15/nosferatu-1922/
Rated 09 Sep 2014
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 29 Jul 2020
84
85th
83.9.
Rated 29 Jul 2020
chengmingchengming
Rated 22 Sep 2019
50
20th
Of course, of course, I am full of nostalgia watching this, and amazed by what they managed to achieve so shortly after the invention of the medium. And yet by today's standards, this just isn't a very good movie. It utterly fails to build rapport or tension (except maybe for the last five minutes), it gives us a lot of unnecessary side material, and it totally overuses written material. Bit of a bore, really...
Rated 22 Sep 2019
missghoulMiss_Ghoul
Rated 03 Jan 2011
100
94th
Amazing silent film. Worth a watch for any horror fan.
Rated 03 Jan 2011
pigletPiglet
Rated 28 Nov 2010
89
99th
Saw it accompanied by a live metal band, it was frikkin' awesome!
Rated 28 Nov 2010
harmonicaHarmonica
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
44th
Groundbreaking monster-movie that nonetheless takes some work to put yourself in the mindset of moviegoers from nigh-on a century ago. The horror might be rudimentary by modern standards but the iconic gothic photography remains evocative. There are many different prints, some better or worse for colourisation and soundtracking efforts - finding a good one is worth it. Again, some of the sequences in this movie are just sublime art-cinema and a joy to watch, even if not its intention.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
marlinbrandoMarlinbrando
Rated 15 Sep 2010
71
24th
Worth seeing.
Rated 15 Sep 2010
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 22 Dec 2013
97
92nd
One of the silent era's most influential masterpieces, Nosferatu's eerie, gothic feel -- and a chilling performance from Max Shrek as the vampire -- set the template for the horror films that followed.
Rated 22 Dec 2013
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 24 Sep 2022
80
85th
Made in 1922, it still holds up to many more modern horror movies with the super eerie feeling. I can imagine how scary seeing Nosferatu must have been back in the day, as he still looks very freaky. The way the scenes are framed and shadows are used to tell a story is beautiful, as well. I watched the restored version of this movie with the different colors used to convey the time of the day / the lighting of the scene. Creepy and great.
Rated 24 Sep 2022
dtiDTI
Rated 13 Jan 2007
83
69th
I had the good fortune of watching this with a full orchestra (Gillian Anderson and co.), so, you know, it was probably significantly more awesome than it would have been otherwise. The movie itself is still excellent, though.
Rated 13 Jan 2007
neonmanNeonman
Rated 08 Dec 2013
73
46th
Feels pretty dated nowadays, it's hardly scary or creepy. But I do really appreciate the persistent Gothic feel throughout the film, with the subtly off-beat cinematography, and the menacing inter-titles. Lots of strong Horror imagery in this one.
Rated 08 Dec 2013
letskillrobotsletskillrobots
Rated 06 Dec 2020
26
78th
all these people are dead :(
Rated 06 Dec 2020
mr_freezemr-freeze
Rated 28 Oct 2008
90
50th
Auch wenn ein Stummfilm heute ein wenig merkwürdig anzuschauen ist, muss man Nosferatu mit Max Schreck einräumen, daß er die Zeit für zahlreiche (meißt viel bessere) Gruselfilme einläutete. Für einen Film von 1922 kann man sicher nicht mehr erwarten und so gebe ich nun 90 Gummipunkte für diesen Oldie, obwohl ich mich nur noch an die restaurierte und mit sepiatönen verhunzte Version erinnere.
Rated 28 Oct 2008
shaoShao
Rated 29 Aug 2007
60
33rd
Its 1922.
Rated 29 Aug 2007
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 19 Sep 2014
80
37th
Viewed September 18, 2014. A visual splendor, but also really silly at parts, so basically just like every other silent film.
Rated 19 Sep 2014
kavkav
Rated 12 Jul 2008
89
89th
Amazing.
Rated 12 Jul 2008
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 01 Mar 2008
95
92nd
# 99
Rated 01 Mar 2008
adamj1982adamj1982
Rated 22 Nov 2012
90
94th
Classic. This is how I will always imagine vampires to be.
Rated 22 Nov 2012
errorabbiterrorabbit
Rated 08 Dec 2008
90
92nd
I DONT DRRRINK.....VIIIIIIINE
Rated 08 Dec 2008
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 13 Jun 2008
86
91st
How little the movie magic has been changed duoring last hundred years! Enjoyable horror flick. Some extra theatrical scenes, but that was the trend those times.
Rated 13 Jun 2008
kavuKavu
Rated 01 Nov 2012
64
37th
Not the greatest adaptation of Stoker's novel, but it's impressive considering its age. Schreck and Granach are suitably creepy.
Rated 01 Nov 2012
ddogddog
Rated 26 Jul 2008
100
90th
nothing more can be said of THE SEMINAL VAMPIRE FILM OF ALL TIME. the use of light and darkness has never been more prevalent. Fantastic suspense ,acting and mood in this film. a must watch for all horror fans.
Rated 26 Jul 2008

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