basically, this film is based on bram stoker's classic novel Dracula. Nosferatu mostly sticks to the original story, except for the latter part. some may think that all dracula movies are the same, but in this case, you will have a tough time understanding the story if you haven't read the novel-- which is good for me since i finally read it last year.

i have nothing but praise for this film. made in 1979, it's a revolutionary film. it's not just a retelling of an old tale-- you can actually see and feel germany's history. it's difficult not to notice the parallelisms of the vampire to nazism. i feel like i could and should elaborate more on this, but in order to do so, i will have to take a refresher on german history.

the film goes straight to the point: it's goal is to scare you, and it does so flawlessly. all elements of a horror film tie up to create this classic: the score, acting, lighting, script, set.. everything! it's so effective your heart pounds throughout the film and after.. just like what the novel does.

the cinematography is superb. what i like about old films is that you can really see the talent and skill of the director: how such a great movie was made without special effects, animation and all other technological luxuries we use to enhance films nowadays. it's raw talent.

werner herzog and klaus kinski are geniuses. they've worked together on a lot of films; i actually believe that they are soulmates.

to say that my AUD10 is worth it is an understatement.