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Nosferatu and the Birth of Vampires in Cinema

A documentary look at F.W. Murnau's iconic — and unauthorized – 1922 vampire film, and its influence on bloodsuckers in film.

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  • André Caron

    André Caron

  • Simon Laperrière

    Simon Laperrière

  • Philippe Spurrell

    Philippe Spurrell

  • Max Schreck

    Max Schreck

    Count Orlok (archive footage)

Overview

A documentary look at F.W. Murnau's iconic — and unauthorized – 1922 vampire film, and its influence on bloodsuckers in film.

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