NOSFERATU (1979)

[RCMerchant]

Having resisted watching this just because I love the 1922 version so much, and remaking it seemed blasphemous, I broke down and gave it a try just because I love Herzog and Kinski so much.
Well, I was surprised how much I enjoyed it! The photography was beautiful, and the spread of the Plaque with Dracula's arrival in London was a nice touch. Kinski was certainly scary looking, and Roland Topor as Renfield seemed to be Dwight Frye inspired.
The only problem I had was the dialogue given to Isabelle Adjani which was forced and silly. And Harker's seeming stupidity at not freaking out the second he laid eyes on Dracula (I mean, c'mon-the guy has fangs!) Of course- it's a fantasy/horror film, and it IS Herzog.
A great film-and highly recommended!


http://youtu.be/fnJqLNGBAPc

[beat_truck]

I like both versions as well.  I still have my VHS copy of the '79 version that I bought in the late '90s.

Did you know that there was a sequel?  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091651/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_3

It also has some beautiful photography, but the story is a mess.  Definitely classifies as a bad movie.  The whole movie appears to be on youtube.  View that one at your own risk.

[lester1/2jr]

I have the Popul Vuh soundtack, one of my favorite bands. I haven't seen the film yet

[RCMerchant]

I like both versions as well.  I still have my VHS copy of the '79 version that I bought in the late '90s.

Did you know that there was a sequel?  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091651/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_3

It also has some beautiful photography, but the story is a mess.  Definitely classifies as a bad movie.  The whole movie appears to be on youtube.  View that one at your own risk.

Yeah. I heard that Kinski refused to wear the make-up. Good actor- but whatta dick.

[316zombie]

okay, i'm gonna trust y'all and see if i can find it. i love the original.

[Svengoolie 3]

If you like Nosferatu in any form you owe it to yourself to see 'Shadow of the vampire'.  You'll be glad you did.

[316zombie]

i've seen it. it was pretty good, but it's on the b list for owning it.  can't find the 1979 version on netflix, unfortunately.

[beat_truck]

i've seen it. it was pretty good, but it's on the b list for owning it.  can't find the 1979 version on netflix, unfortunately.

The 1979 version is on youtube, as is the 1922 version.

[RCMerchant]

i've seen it. it was pretty good, but it's on the b list for owning it.  can't find the 1979 version on netflix, unfortunately.

It's on Tubi, if you have that.

[RCMerchant]

If you like Nosferatu in any form you owe it to yourself to see 'Shadow of the vampire'.  You'll be glad you did.

I've seen it. It's interesting. I like that Max Schrek gets drunk. 

[316zombie]

thanks guys! i'll try to catch it over the weekend. prom/graduation/wedding season is upon me, but i'll try to pop in when i can.