Drama,Fantasy,Horror
Germany
Nosferatu is a German horror film directed by F.W. Murnau and was released in 1922. The film follows the story of Thomas Hutter, a real estate agent, who travels to Transylvania to finalize a deal with Count Orlok for a new house in his hometown of Wisborg. However, Hutter soon realizes that he is in the presence of a vampire and he is in grave danger. Despite his efforts to escape, Hutter becomes trapped in the castle and Orlok sets his sights on Hutter's wife, Ellen, whom he believes resembles a lost love of his own.
The film is famous for its iconic portrayal of Count Orlok, played by Max Schreck, and its heavily stylized visual language and dramatic use of shadows. The film was also notable for its unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's "Dracula", which led to legal action from Stoker's estate. As a result, many of the characters and plot points in the film were altered from the original novel.
Despite its legal troubles and initial mixed critical reception, Nosferatu has since become a recognized classic of the horror genre and has been influential on later horror films, particularly in its use of atmospheric imagery and subtle symbolism.
