Nosferatu Review

When you think of a good movie you probably would not think of a movie that was made in 1922 to be at the top of the list but don't stereotype this movie because it actually is pretty creative for the time period. If you are considering watching this movie though understand that it is a silent film so it will not be as appealing at first because it is an old film. If you do watch this movie understand that it is a horror film but is not the same as a horror film in present day. One of the most appealing parts in this silent film is the appearance of Nosferatu from his hands to his ears, the vampire is just creepy but keeps you entertained. Imagine what you would do if you thought you were having horrible nightmares but actually it was a blood sucking vampire placing his rat teeth in your neck and leaving two puncture marks, yeah its creepy. The plot of movie is kind of hard to determine because it is a silent film but basically the real estate agent sells a house to Count Orlok (Nosferatu) and he does this so he can feed in a larger city. For me I think the good is when night time comes around and Nosferatu comes alive and starts to hunt for a "beautiful neck", the bad is some of the effects when it is night is hard to determine and the ugly is Count Orlok's appearance. On top of the fact that Nosferatu is scary, imagine that this man actually played the same role in real life, really sick if you think about it. Also this movie is a very unique vampire film because it was the original movie that brought out the new feature of vampires actually weakening during the day time, that makes me appreciate the movie even more. This movie is hard to follow but at the end it gives a great curve that you would not think happen. For watching a movie that is silent for an hour and thirty minutes is difficult to stay focused at times is still a good movie.

-Paul

Beat Sheet:

Opening Image: Jonathan bringing his girl flowers and they are happy.

Theme Stated: Was it he who brought the plague of 1838.

Set Up: Renfield sends Jonathan on the trip the Orlok's castle.

Catalyst: Jonathan gets bit by Count Orlok and thinking it was a horrible nightmare.

Debate: Nina does not want Jonathan to go.

Break into Two: Jonathan runs away from the castle.

B-Story: People thinking that it was a plague.

Fun and Games: Count Orlok killing people.

Midpoint: Cops thinking a plague is occuring.

Bad Guys Close in: Count Orlok killing people in the town.

All is lost: everyone dying

Dark Night of the sole: Jonathan starting to change into the vampire and starts developing signs of the so called plague.

Break into Three: running around with coffin.

Final Battle: Bites Nina

Finale: Count Orlok burns.