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Exploring the production of the 1921 horror classic, the narrative delves into the intriguing background of F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu and its star, Max Schreck. It uncovers connections to a group of occultists aiming to create a prominent film company dedicated to horror cinema. The author also highlights other iconic German silent films, including The Golem, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and Metropolis, providing a comprehensive view of the era's cinematic landscape and its influence on the genre.
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The Nosferatu Story, Rolf Giesen
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- The Nosferatu Story
- Subtitle
- The Seminal Horror Film, Its Predecessors and Its Enduring Legacy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rolf Giesen
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9781476672984
- Category
- History
- Description
- Exploring the production of the 1921 horror classic, the narrative delves into the intriguing background of F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu and its star, Max Schreck. It uncovers connections to a group of occultists aiming to create a prominent film company dedicated to horror cinema. The author also highlights other iconic German silent films, including The Golem, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and Metropolis, providing a comprehensive view of the era's cinematic landscape and its influence on the genre.