Shadows are a dominant theme in this film, and the viewer sees more shadows than images of the title character, particularly in the closing sequence. The title character has an affinity for rats both in that he controls them and rather resembles one. The story centers on Count Orlok, who moves from his ruined castle to the city of Wisborg after being visited by Jonathan Harker. He becomes involved with Jonathan's fiancée Nina, who alone can destroy him. This film marks the first appearance of the idea that sunlight kills vampires. FTP, identify
Shadows are a dominant theme in this film, and the viewer sees more shadows than images of the title character, particularly in the closing sequence. The title character has an affinity for rats both in that he controls them and rather resembles one. The story centers on Count Orlok, who moves from his ruined castle to the city of Wisborg after being visited by Jonathan Harker. He becomes involved with Jonathan's fiancée Nina, who alone can destroy him. This film marks the first appearance of the idea that sunlight kills vampires. FTP, identify this 1922 film directed by F. W. Murnau.
Shadows are a dominant theme in this film, and the viewer sees more shadows than images of the title character, particularly in the closing sequence.
{Nosferatu}, eine Symphonie des Grauens