Nosferatu 1922 Classical Movie Review

Nosferatu Classical Movie Reviewed by Teresita Blanco

Last night, I had nothing better to watch. For that reason, I watched the Nosferatu movie from 1920 something.  The movie was originally going to be Dracula. However, the family of the writer did not feel like having a movie about Dracula. As was the habit of young Hollywood, the director renamed the movie and went on ahead with the project.

For being an old as sin movie, it was not half bad. It had decent classical music to set the tone. Needless to say, this was a silent film. From time to time, they showed the speech of the characters. The day was illustrated with a mutant golden color. The night was colored in blue.

The reason for this distinction had to do with the cameras. Without any light, the camera could not film at night. The movie followed the book to the letter. The only thing that was different was the ending. Also, there was no Van Hellsing or crusade to kill the vampire.

Apparently, the director thought the second half of Dracula was ridiculous. Even I had to admit, the book was a bit iffy when Dracula was out in the open. Overall, the alternative ending to the book made a little bit more sense. As for the actors, they were… hilarious, especially Count Orlok. I recommend the movie to anyone who has nothing better to do.