![]() ![]() There was a Nosferatu character in "Spongebob Squarepants." There was a "Nosferatu" song by Blue Öyster Cult. "Max Shrek" was a villain in "Batman Returns" (1992). "Nosferatu" has been referenced endlessly. "The first film version of Dracula." The one before Bela Lugosi. Murnau.įor horror buffs, it was mostly an historical footnote. Or else, as the crude early work of an important director, F.W. In film histories, it was mentioned - in passing - as one of many expressionist German fantasy films to follow in the wake of the landmark "Cabinet of Dr. "Nosferatu" wasn't exactly unknown, then. This year, on March 4, it celebrates its 100th birthday. Of the ghouls, goblins and giant spiders in my trove, my special love was a film called "Nosferatu." Historically, it was one of the oldest released in 1922. "Dracula," "Frankenstein," "The Deadly Mantis" - as a kid, horror films were my obsession - could be purchased in abridged 8mm versions, viewable with a home projector. Watch Video: You can sleep in Dracula's coffin thanks to Airbnbīefore Blu-ray, before streaming, before VHS, film used to be on something called film. ![]()
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