jan 1, 1922 - “Nosferatu” a silent film, is released
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“Nosferatu," directed by F. W. Murnau and released in 1922, is a landmark silent horror film. An unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's "Dracula," the film follows the eerie Count Orlok, a vampire who terrorizes a town. The film is known for its haunting expressionistic cinematography, use of shadows, and Max Schreck's iconic portrayal of Count Orlok. "Nosferatu" becomes and instant classic in the horror genre. Despite facing legal problems due to copyright issues, the film has endured as a classic and a pioneering work in early cinema.the film's visual style is striking, with Murnau employing innovative techniques for the time, including the use of shadows and expressionistic set designs. Max Schreck's portrayal of Count Orlok is particularly memorable, emphasizing the eerie and grotesque nature of the vampire.
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jan 1, 1922
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~ 103 years ago