Nosferatu (1922)

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Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife.

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Directed By: F.W. Murnau

Written By: Bram Stoker, Henrik Galeen

Starring: Alexander Granach, Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim, Greta Schröder, John Gottowt, Wolfgang Heinz, Gustav Botz, Georg H. Schnell, Max Nemetz, Ruth Landshoff, Albert Venohr, Eric van Viele

Genres: Suspense/Thriller, Fantasy, Horror

Country: Germany

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15	BeeDub	95 _91st
Kudos to Count Orlok for not caving in to society's unrealistic vampire beauty standards. #AllVampiresAreBeautiful
9	Magb	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.
7	jimmynmu	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.
7	Hawkins	80 _68th
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. Apparently Robert Eggers has been given the keys to the next iteration 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.
6	TimeCapsule	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.
5	Barthalen	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.
5	Obdurate	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.
4	frederic_g54	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 !!!
4	Optimus_mike	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.
4	DougReese	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.
3	MartinTeller	85 _84th
holds up amazingly well
3	Nathan S	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."
3	twincinema	65 _43rd
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.
3	TedDedon	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.
3	albrowne	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.
3	closedmouth	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.
3	stevekimes	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.
3	TrixRabbi	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.
3	mattorama12	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.
3	Yiannos	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.
3	nobamba	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.
2	Dorkovsky	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.)
2	Ytadel	7 _83rd
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
2	Alex Watkins	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.
2	Anomaly	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.
2	Luna6ix	77 _61st
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.
2	Jeb	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.
2	mwgerb	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.
2	ribcage	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.
2	Paxton	70 _63rd
From a time when even the people who played vampires were hideous freaks.
2	tombom	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)
2	Jasongirl67	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
1	mdenuzzio	87 _79th
Great for its time
1	Actionberg	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.
1	TheDenizen	80 _84th
Incredible silent film, Max Schreck is terrifying.
1	parcaliham	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.
1	Skenkere	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.
1	Stain	50 _33rd
This movie has not aged well
1	vesupria	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.
1	Icarus	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.
1	recklessmess	85 _87th
80 of the points are solely for the look of the vampire.
1	Q31	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.
1	sophie	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.
1	JakeAesthete	21 _19th
Sorry, it's no Sunrise.
1	Kalmah7	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.
1	inhmn	98 _80th
this movie is supreme form of cinema.
1	eric-jan	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.
1	begoniabol	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
1	WWallce4prez	80 _72nd
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.
1	CrocGator	90 _91st
Impressive visuals make for an interesting take on the vampire legend. I'll see this again.
1	SirStuckey	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.
1	aney	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.
1	escano777	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.
1	DavidBlast	90 _92nd
Iconic.
1	Ray	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.
1	HenryVape	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.
1	Mr. Film	96 _91st
Would you call it the greatest vampire film ever? Possibly
1	PetrosTser	60 _41st
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.
1	hellboy76	99 _99th
Amazingly ahead of its time in its theme and look, it influenced countless films to come.
1	Noblet	75 _57th
Dude looks freaky.
1	snallygaster	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.
1	SlantMag	40 _97th
"Watching Nosferatu is like standing in the same room as death itself." - Rob Humanick
1	Trooth	77 _75th
i was spooked out of my pants
1	saudade	0 _0th
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.
1	DesertPunk	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.
1	thehynes	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.
1	talonmalon	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.
1	Groovy_Souls	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.
1	boomdiddly	15 _5th
This has not aged well.
1	dardan	90 _94th
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1	NathanBates	60 _34th
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.

Average Percentile 66.86% from 3780 Ratings