Nosferatu (1922) directed by F.W. Murnau, starring Max Schreck / Z-View

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Nosferatu (1922)

Director: F.W. Murnau

Screenplay: Henrik Galeen; based on DRACULA by Bram Stoker

Stars: Max Schreck, Greta Schröder, Ruth Landshoff

Tagline: A thrilling mystery masterpiece – a chilling psycho-drama of blood-lust.

The Overview:  Beware of Spoilers…

Nosferatu is an unauthorized retelling of Bram Stoker’s DRACULA.

Thoughts…

Nosferatu was based on Bram Stoker’s novel.  The filmmakers changed characters’ names in an unsuccessful attempt to avoid a lawsuit.  Stoker’s wife sued and won.  All prints of Nosferatu were supposed to be destroyed.  Luckily enough survived for film restoration.

Nosferatu was banned in Switzerland until 1972.

Considered a classic, your mileage may vary, as I find it to be good but not great.

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