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Werner Krauss in Der Student von Prag (1926)

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"𝓣he walls of the hall are plunged in darkness from which Hutter's back emerges. He faces the motionless figure. Is this pale, ghostly creature with hollow eyes and thin mouth the lord of the castle himself?

The face twists into a polite grimace. Sharp ratlike teeth appear over the lower lip."

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Nosferatu

Movies watched in 2025

Nosferatu (2024, USA)

Director & Writer: Robert Eggers (based on the German movie by F. W. Murnau and Henrik Galeen)

Mini-review:

I've been looking forward to this movie for years, basically, and it was everything I wanted it to be: a dreadful, spine-tingling nightmare. Robert Eggers has a gift for creating dark, suffocating atmospheres that grab you and never let go. In this specific case, it wouldn't be possible without the show-stopping cinematography; listen here, Hollywood, this is how you film low-light or nighttime scenes. And of course, the entire cast is in full command of their craft, with Lily Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult and Bill Skarsgård giving particularly gripping performances. The costumes and the production design also excel at every turn, too. In the end, one thing's for sure: Nosferatu is a film only Robert Eggers could make.

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The Student of Prague (Henrik Galeen, 1926)

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Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht

Werner Herzog | 1979

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Todo sobre 'Nosferatu' y sus adaptaciones

Se acerca el estreno de la esperada adaptación de 'Nosferatu' dirigida por Robert Eggers, sin embargo, este clásico del cine silente y del expresionismo alemán guarda más de una curiosidad y, aunque muchos no lo sepan, es una adaptación en sí misma, por lo que aquí te dejamos todo lo que debes saber antes de su estreno.

Se acerca el estreno de la esperada adaptación de ‘Nosferatu’ dirigida por Robert Eggers, sin embargo, este clásico del cine silente y del expresionismo alemán guarda más de una curiosidad y, aunque muchos no lo sepan, es una adaptación en sí misma, por lo que aquí te dejamos todo lo que debes saber antes de su estreno. Prana Film fue una productora alemana de cine fundada por Enrico Dieckmann y…

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Brigitte Helm and friend in Uhu magazine, 1927/28, for Alraune (Henrik Galeen, 1928)

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Dread by the Decade: Der Student von Prag

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★★★

Plot: A university student makes a dark deal in exchange for wealth.

Review: Though interesting and more technically advanced than its predecessor, its characterization and love story pale in comparison.

Englist Title: The Student of Prague Remake of: Der Student von Prag (1913) Year: 1926 Genre: Supernatural Horror, Occult, Gothic Country: Germany Language: Silent Runtime: 1 hour 21 minutes

Director: Henrik Galeen Writers: Henrik Galeen, Hanns Heinz Ewers Cinematographer: Günther Krampf, Erich Nitzschmann Cast: Conrad Veidt, Werner Krauss, Agnes Esterhazy, Elizza La Porta

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Story: 2.5/5 - A classic morality tale that is rather lacking in heart.

Performances: 3.5/5 - Veidt does well as a man corrupted by temptation, but he lacks his predecessor's innocence and likability. Krauss is not as entertaining as Scapinelli.

Cinematography: 3.5/5 - Some creative framing. Mostly just competent.

Editing: 2.5/5 - Ranges from sufficient to messy, with some muddled shot orders and unnecessary cuts.

Music: 2.5/5

Effects: 4.5/5 - Like its predecessor, its doppelgänger effect is near seamless.

Sets: 3/5 - Largely solid, though some sets feel empty.

Costumes & Make-Up: 3/5

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Favorite New-to-Me Films

April 2023

(in order of the image gallery above)

Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press / Dorian Gray im Spiegel der Boulevardpresse (1984) [letterboxd | imdb]

The Heroic Trio / 東方三俠 (1993) [letterboxd | imdb]

Lokis, a Manuscript of Professor Wittembach / Lokis: Rękopis profesora Wittembacha (1970) [letterboxd | imdb]

California or Bust (1923) [letterboxd | imdb]

Crusher Joe / クラッシャージョウ (1983) [letterboxd | imdb]

Smith’s Baby (1926) [letterboxd | imdb]

Summer Night with Greek Profile, Almond Eyes and Scent of Basil / Notte d'estate con profilo greco, occhi a mandorla e odore di basilico (1986) [letterboxd | imdb]

A Daughter of Destiny / Alraune (1928) [letterboxd | imdb]

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Honorable Mention:

In the Mirror of Maya Deren / Im Spiegel der Maya Deren (2002) [letterboxd | imdb]

From Death to Life (1911) [letterboxd | imdb]

Kings and Desperate Men (1981) [letterboxd | imdb]

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Nosferatu (1922)

My rating: 6/10

Best illegal adaptation of Dracula made in Germany I've ever seen.

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Alraune (1928) - Swedish poster

AKA Daughter of Destiny

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NOSFERATU (2024):

A maiden seduced

Count Orlok’s shadow looms large

Bring plague to a town

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Nosferatu (2024) Movie Review | Eggers’ Nosferatu Balances Beauty and Terror

Robert Eggers’ #Nosferatu is a gothic feast for the senses - stunning visuals, eerie atmospheres, and an unforgettable Count. But does its beauty overshadow its flaws? #HorrorCinema #RobertEggers #FilmReview #GothicHorror Read my review to find out 🦇

In an effort to extend the type of movies I gravitate to, I decided to check out Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu. I was surprised by this movie in many ways, it’s a haunting reimagining of the classic tale, offering a mesmerizing dive into gothic horror. The film excels in its atmosphere, with meticulously designed sets, costumes, and cinematography that create an eerie, visually stunning experience.…

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The Student of Prague (Henrik Galeen, 1926)