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Nosferatu the Vampyre

1979·Movie
1h 47min·PG

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Nosferatu the Vampyre fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Fantasy, the mind, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization8

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About

It is fear and fun. It is a scream of horror and a cry of delight. It is Nosferatu, the Vampyre.

A real estate agent leaves behind his beautiful wife to go to Transylvania to visit the mysterious Count Dracula and formalize the purchase of a property in Wismar.
Art-House HorrorMelancholy AtmosphereKlaus Kinski PerformanceGothic HorrorVisually HauntingSlow-Burn TensionGerman Expressionism HomageTragic RomancePhilosophical Undertones

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Nosferatu the Vampyre

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Where can I stream Nosferatu the Vampyre legally?

Nosferatu the Vampyre is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Nosferatu the Vampyre worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nosferatu the Vampyre rated?

PGDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Nosferatu the Vampyre?

1 h 47 min

Nosferatu the Vampyre runs 1 h 47 min.

Is Nosferatu the Vampyre based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nosferatu the Vampyre?

Critics86
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Nosferatu the Vampyre higher (86) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Nosferatu the Vampyre in?

GermanEnglishPolishRomanian

It was made in German, with some English, Polish, Romanian. Produced in Germany, France.

In how many countries can I watch Nosferatu the Vampyre?

21ATAUBECACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGIEIT+7

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nosferatu the Vampyre in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Nosferatu the Vampyre use?

Artistic License – GeographyBald of EvilComposite CharacterRaven Hair, Ivory SkinSequel HookAffably EvilCute KittenRoguish RomaniDeath by AdaptationHaunted CastleMissing ReflectionAdaptational Angst Upgradeand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 storytelling tropes for Nosferatu the Vampyre, including Artistic License – Geography, Bald of Evil, Composite Character.