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Nosferatu: The Vampyre
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pros: The acting, the sets.
cons: some parts were a bit slow or missed their scariness.
Gothic Silent Film w/Bite!
I picked up the two disc DVD recordings from Kino, Nosferatu, one of the first if not the first film... See Full Review
pros: A spiffy film that combines genuine horror with the most delicious parody.
cons: Overly long, with dull patches.
Clever vampire parody hides its true nature well,
Werner Herzog is one of those self-proclaimed cinematic geniuses who writes, produces, directs, take... See Full Review
pros: The realistic ambience set by its minutely detailed locations, technical aspects, etc.
cons: This isn't a fast paced, "made in America" type film, if that's your preference.
"Nosferatu The Vampyre" 'Lives' in This Remake
Why do remakes exist? Because producers, directors, and screenwriters think they can build a better... See Full Review
pros: Lighting, directing, Kinski, scenery
cons: maybe slow, but worth it
Nosferatu the Vampyre delicious
The Oracle says: Martje Grohmann has a Bacon number of 3. Martje Grohmann was... See Full Review
pros: Well crafted cinematography; visually it looks well
cons: Well, there is a list...
A Vampyre, With Little Bite!
I must admit, I'd be very interested in seeing a well done remake of Noseferatu , the 1922 sil... See Full Review
pros: Beautiful direction and images, a very unique Kinski performance.
cons: Very slow, and not scary (if you`re into that sort of thing).
A Very Odd Vampire Movie
Werner Herzog's Nosferatu is a very strange excuse for a horror film, I'll grant you that. The fil... See Full Review
pros: lots of atmosphere, great care taken for sets, makeup and cinematography
cons: slow, solemn, curious comic relief, sometimes pretentious
Nosferatu the Vampire (1979)
With Shadow of the Vampire currently playing in art house theaters, the time is right to stud... See Full Review
pros: Kinski is good for the part
cons: Too dreary
Not the best vampire
I just recently bought Nosferatu, the vampyre. I really didn't much care for it. Kinski gave a goo... See Full Review
pros: great directing and cinematography
cons: you're stock full of stamina if you can stay awake
Der meister ist hier
Classic remake of the original "Nosferatu" of 1922. It recaptures much of the dark and sl... See Full Review
pros: Extremely atmospheric photography, chilling scenes
cons: Long drags between scenes of interest
Not your average vampire flick
I have not seen F.W. Marnau's 1922 version of NOSFERATU, so I cannot compare this one with the old o... See Full Review
Product Details
| Key Information | |
| Genre | Horror/Suspense |
| Directors | Werner Herzog |
| Actors | Rijk de Gooyer |
| Stars | Klaus Kinski |
| UPC | 013131064032 |
| Running Time | 1hr 47min |
| Available Formats | VHS: Widescreen |
| MPAA Rating | PG (MPAA) |
| Subgenre | Recommended |
| Release Date | 1979 |
| Languages | |
| Original Language | German |
| DVD Editions | |
| DVD Editions | <Edition><item name="format">DVD</item><item name="runtime">1hr 47min</item><item name="company">Anchor Bay Entertainment</item><item name="date">July 09, 2002</item><item name="rating">PG (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">013131207095</item></Edition> |
| VHS Editions | |
| VHS Editions | <Edition><item name="format">VHS: German version</item><item name="runtime">1hr 47min</item><item name="company">Anchor Bay Entertainment</item><item name="date">January 19, 1999</item><item name="rating">PG (MPAA)</item><item name="upc">013131064032</item></Edition> |
| Credits | |
| Screenwriter | Werner Herzog |
| Professional Reviews | |
| Professional Reviews | (02/05/1999, p.74, Michael Sauter): "...A real film artist updates a classic....[Kinski's Nosferatu] gets under your skin..." -- Rating: A- |







