Wisburg, Germany-based estate agent Knock dispatches his associate, Hutter, to Count Orlok’s castle in Transylvania as the Count wants to purchase an isolated house in Wisburg. They plan on selling him the one across the way from Hutter’s own home. Hutter leaves his innocent wife, Ellen, with some friends while he is away.

Hutter’s trek is an unusual one, with many locals not wanting to take him near the castle where strange events have been occurring. Once at the castle, Hutter sells the house to Orlok, but he also notices and feels unusual occurrences, primarily feeling like there is a dark shadow hanging over him, even in daytime when Orlok is usually asleep. Hutter eventually sees the Count’s sleeping chamber in a crypt, and based on a book he has recently read, believes the Count is really a vampire or Nosferatu.

While Hutter is trapped in the castle, the Count, hiding in a shipment of coffins, makes his way to Wisborg, causing death along his way, which most attribute to the plague. Hutter himself tries to rush home to save his town and most importantly save Ellen from Nosferatu’s imminent arrival. In Wisborg, Ellen can feel the impending darkness as Nosferatu gets closer.

But she learns that a sinless woman can sacrifice herself to kill the vampire. Will Hutter be able to save Ellen, either from Nosferatu and/or her self-sacrifice?

Our Thoughts on Nosferatu (1922)

Does it get more classic then this? Said to be one of, if not the most, iconic horrorfilms and a genuine piece of human history displayed in the cinematic expression.

It’s unbelievable to think this is 103 years old. And i can’t understand the reaction to this in the salons. It’s extremely well made and well put together. It truly has something really unique to it and the atmosphere it manages to settle.

Whatever you into, either horror, vampire or dont like the genres, “Nosferatu” is a milestone in the history of film and aswell a milestone in new experiences and expressions from humanity.

Soundtrack is fantastic! And acting mostly perfect!

Truly a iconic story and a timeless film!

Its really a must watch film!

7 out of 10 Stars 

Trivia 

The movie was banned in Sweden due to excessive horror. The ban was finally lifted in 1972.

Over 102 years later, virtually all of the exteriors are still intact in the cities of Wismar and Lübeck.

Count Orlok is only blinks once on screen, near the end of Act One.

(around 15 mins) The creature that they say is a werewolf, during the scene at the Inn, is really a striped hyena.

Contrary to popular belief, the vampire’s name is Orlok, not Nosferatu. “Nosferatu” is mistakenly believed to be an archaic Romanian word for “vampire,” but it doesn’t exist in any language. The origins of the word are thought to be a mistranslation or misunderstanding, but it is not known exactly where it came from.

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