Nosferatu

Released Mar 5, 1922

1h 5m

Horror

Fantasy

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75 Reviews

87%

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25,000+ Ratings

In this highly influential silent horror film, the mysterious Count Orlok (Max Schreck) summons Thomas Hutter (Gustav von Wangenheim) to his remote Transylvanian castle in the mountains. The eerie Orlok seeks to buy a house near Hutter and his wife, Ellen (Greta Schroeder). After Orlok reveals his vampire nature, Hutter struggles to escape the castle, knowing that Ellen is in grave danger. Meanwhile Orlok's servant, Knock (Alexander Granach), prepares for his master to arrive at his new home.

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Critics Consensus

One of the silent era's most influential masterpieces, Nosferatu's eerie, gothic feel -- and a chilling performance from Max Schreck as the vampire -- set the template for the horror films that followed.

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Kate Cameron

New York Daily News

The action of the picture is so disconnected as to make the continuity confusing. However, this one certainly holds interest, for its extreme weirdness and its unusual photography.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 8, 2021

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Tom Huddleston

Time Out

So this is it: ground zero, the birth of horror cinema.

Oct 14, 2014

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Noel Murray

The Dissolve

The movie's best effect is its star...He looks every bit like an actual demonic wild-thing, retrieved from deep within the German wilderness and trotted out to perform for Murnau's camera.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 19, 2013

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The work as a whole is impossible to dismiss; the influence of Murnau's unauthorized adaptation is no less than monumental.

Rated: 9/10

Aug 25, 2024

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Fico Cangiano

CineXpress Podcast

Responsible for starting things off for horror (Dracula/vampire) films, Nosferatu leaves quite a bite thanks to its iconic lead performance and use of practical effects wizardry. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 9, 2024

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…a fully realised version of the Dracula myth, and even today has the power to disconcert and create unease in a world struggling to reach the post-pandemic phase…

Rated: 5/5

Oct 26, 2022

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Renato E

Nosferatu famous scene really is unerving and shocking. The film itself is not for me.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/03/24

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Audience Member

WAS A LITTLE BIT TOO SLOW SOMETIMES BUT THE BODYLANGUGAGE AND PERFORMANCE WAS ON TOP

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/24/24

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Neal C

Didn’t think I would like a movie that came out over 100 years ago even though it had a really low budget and crapy acting it still delivers a good first vampire movie 3/5 stars or 6.8/10

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/13/24

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Maxwell H

The film “Nosferatu”, an unofficial adaptation of Dracula, is considered one of the greatest horror films there is. I disagree. It’s not bad but the lack of starring scenes with Count Orlok makes it slow and forgettable. I instead recommend and prefer the 1931 adaptation with Bela Lugosi, as the titular Dracula is in every other scene. So overall it’s a good movie but the lack of starring scenes with Orlok worsens the quality.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/29/24

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Oliver D

This movie is a piece of History. Is thrilling it is emotional it has Real Horror 100% must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/29/24

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Mihailo M

I don't like horror movies but this is more drama than horror. Max Shreck was a great actor. He played the monster role so well that I was scared by his sudden appearance as a vampire.Film is little scary but no so much scary like Renfield(2023).A real horror for classic fans.Would recommend only to the brave.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/24

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Synopsis

In this highly influential silent horror film, the mysterious Count Orlok (Max Schreck) summons Thomas Hutter (Gustav von Wangenheim) to his remote Transylvanian castle in the mountains. The eerie Orlok seeks to buy a house near Hutter and his wife, Ellen (Greta Schroeder). After Orlok reveals his vampire nature, Hutter struggles to escape the castle, knowing that Ellen is in grave danger. Meanwhile Orlok's servant, Knock (Alexander Granach), prepares for his master to arrive at his new home.

Director: F.W. Murnau
Producer: Enrico Dieckmann, Albin Grau
Screenwriter: Henrik Galeen, Bram Stoker
Distributor: Image Entertainment Inc., Republic Pictures, Hollywood's Attic, GoodTimes Home Video [us], Sinister Cinema, Grapevine Video, Video Yesteryear, Reel Media International [us], BijouFlix Releasing, Kino Video
Production Co: Jofa-Atelier Berlin-Johannisthal
Genre: Horror, Fantasy
Original Language: German
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 5, 1922, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 15, 2008
Runtime: 1h 5m
Aspect Ratio: Academy (1.33:1), 35mm

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