1922 Review Blog
Nosferatu
Grade: C- 12/31/2008
NOSFERATU is the first cinematic "Dracula" adaptation, and most subsequent adaptations rely heavily on its influence. The silent film technique is pretty much perfect for the genre, but I have to say...the scenes where Count Orlock (Max Shreck) is not on screen are tediously boring. If it weren't for Shreck's nightmarishly perfect portrayal of the vampire, this film would simply be work to sit through. I know there is that whole..."Well, you have to realize that it was made in 1922" stuff. Well, THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI was made even earlier and is still scary and entertaining. Count Orlock is Iconic, the movie is generally a bore
1001 Movie to See Before You Die
Grade: C- 12/31/2008
NOSFERATU is the first cinematic "Dracula" adaptation, and most subsequent adaptations rely heavily on its influence. The silent film technique is pretty much perfect for the genre, but I have to say...the scenes where Count Orlock (Max Shreck) is not on screen are tediously boring. If it weren't for Shreck's nightmarishly perfect portrayal of the vampire, this film would simply be work to sit through. I know there is that whole..."Well, you have to realize that it was made in 1922" stuff. Well, THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI was made even earlier and is still scary and entertaining. Count Orlock is Iconic, the movie is generally a bore
1001 Movie to See Before You Die