An unspeakable horror. A creative genius. Captured for eternity.
The Premise
Director F.W. Murnau makes a Faustian pact with a vampire to get him to star in his 1922 film "Nosferatu."
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Gothic Horror, Shadow of the Vampire taps into fundamental fears. The 6.9/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of vampire, movie business, nosferatu continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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