Nosferatu (DVD)

For all fans of horror movies, this is the ultimate movie. The horrific story is not diluted or modernized. The viewer will NOT get the following: 1) a sanitized, dandified monster; 2) a sexy, mysterious, seductive Count Dracula clinically penetrating neck veins; 3) cool superpowers, flying away as a bat; or 4) a happy ending. Instead, the viewer WILL receive these things: 1) a vile, despicable monster; 2) a human slug living by sucking the blood of innocents; 4) a putrid attraction offering power but taking it instead; and 5) redemption only through embracing the terror.We’re told by psychologists that the attraction of the macabre is the relief of surviving the unendurable. At the end, our own daily problems and challenges look small in comparison. This movie is the real “Dracula” legend in all its disgusting, vile aspects, hitting on all the tropes: even extending out to very real pestilence and pandemic. In addition, this is an unvarnished look at medieval times when the recent dead were dug up and staked. This was done least they become vile monsters, the undead lurking in the shadows to feed on the living. With excellent acting, incredible sets, and a focused plot it is beautiful in its relentless display of ugliness.One can take away deep lessons from this movie, such as the corruption of ethereal beauty by tasting the pleasures of hell. But those looking for a cheap thrill, a few giggling shocks, a cool monster should avoid it like the plague. I must say, though, it produces a lasting impression. I avoided viewing it for a while because I knew that “Nosferatu” was an encapsulation of the worst of humanity and society: embodied in our worst nightmares. It did not disappoint. Viewed projected on a large wall screen in 4K with full surround sound turned up, it is a fascinating and repulsive immersive experience. View this masterpiece with due caution. Beware selling your soul to the devil. You might not like what you must pay in return!

Watched the movie. Wow well done but there were a couple of scenes that reminded me of the Exorcist. A very creepy movie of the gothic type similar to the films Hammer used to put out. The vampire was definitely not Dracula nor the vampire of the silent film of 1922. He almost looked like someone's grandfather but his voice sent chills down your spine. The actors were all great and very professional. Definitely an R Rated movie not for the language because the language did not have any swear words but because of the graphic nature of many of the scenes. Overall a very well made very gothic creepy vampire movie that I think was more of a thinking person's movie than a real horror. The horror was there but it does not jump out at you like so many of today's horror movies. Watch both versions the theatrical and extended cut to get the overall feel of the characters and film. The sets were outstanding and the mood ominous.

Best movie of 2024, IMO. The cinematography and sets are incredible, they actually become characters inside the film. This is the best Horror remake I have seen. If the Coppola Dracula tale was the romantic, gothic epic, then this is it's polar opposite. This film is dark and without any hope or reconciliation for it's characters. Such a total work of art by Eggers.The 4k UHD only adds to the daunting atmosphere and the film's score is sinister. I highly recommend this film5 of 5 Stars

I enjoyed the movie -- beautifully shot, and a nice, 'grounded' approach to depicting the vampyr.The film does some great things with language that I didn't expect. Eggers makes use of Romanian, and also Romani (gypsy) language -- it's very distinct, and I was glad to see that.And then -- Count Orlock (Nosferatu) speaks in a reconstructed Dacian language, that Eggers consulted with a Romanian scholar. It's like ancient Romanian mixed with Latin -- so that was cool.BUT, despite all this careful fidelity to language... The main characters are supposed to be German. A good portion of the film takes place in Germany. But the main characters all speak with English accents. WHY????, given all the prior attention to a correct use of language? Honestly, I found it really distracting. If the principals spoke with German accents, this would have been awesome. So -- I'm docking a star for this inconsistency.

Great movie… great price on prime day. Added to collection

Love it. Love it love it love it. If you love freaky vampires, check it out.

Very dark and very graphic. I had expected this. Visually great.

Great movie