Nosferatu

Inspired by the legendary novel Dracula, Nosferatu follows Thomas Hunter’s encounter with the vampire Count Orlok in the Carpathian mountains. The film still inspires horror to this day and the image of a foul creature with pointy ears and long nails has influenced filmmakers ever since. While it may seem tame by modern horror standards, Nosferatu holds up because of its incredible artistry, atmosphere, and haunting images.

Production

Directed by F. W. Murnau

Produced by Enrico Dieckmann Albin Grau

Screenplay by Henrik Galeen

Based on Dracula by Bram Stoker

Starring Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim, Greta Schröder, Alexander Granach, Ruth Landshoff, Wolfgang Heinz

Music by Hans Erdmann

Cinematography by Fritz Arno Wagner, Günther Krampf

Production company: Prana Film

Distribution & Stats

Distributed by Film Arts Guild

Release date: 4 March 1922 (Germany)

Running time: 94 minutes

Country: Germany

Language: Silent film