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The vampire film that almost got BURNED — literally.

Nosferatu and the Birth of Vampires in Cinema (2022)

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Overview

Documentary

A documentary look at F.W. Murnau's iconic — and unauthorized – 1922 vampire film, and its influence on bloodsuckers in film.

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Standout Aspects

Production

Bram Stoker's widow tried to DESTROY every print.

Best for:Solo: Rainy afternoon with coffee and your film degree.·Streaming: Perfect YouTube rabbit hole before Nosferatu (1922).
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Director

Sylvain Gagné

ReleasedMar 15, 2022
Runtime59m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Budget$18K
IO Media inc.

Top Cast

Max Schreck

Max Schreck

Count Orlok (archive footage)

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Trivia

Murnau changed vampire rules forever: sunlight kills, not just weakens. Thanks, lawyer-avoidance!

Cultural

The 'Schreck was a real vampire' rumor from Shadow of the Vampire (2000) started because his performance was TOO unsettling for 1922.

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