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Nosferatu (1922)

Rate: 7
Viewed: 6/04, 4/07

Nosferatu
4/07: Where most Dracula films fail, Nosferatu succeeds.

Yet it still disappoints. Although unfaithful to the book, there's not enough running time to let the story unfold in a more elaborate manner. That being said, it's underdeveloped in many aspects: characters, emotions, plot, mystery, and so on.

The biggest drawback is lighting. When it's supposed to be dark, the sun appears. It's annoying. I'll like to see consistency. Make no mistake about it: Nosferatu is beautifully made and a prime example of German Expressionist cinema.

All in all, Nosferatu is nothing to shout about, but it's a good silent movie.