I have viewed a good number of films offering the tale of Dracula. 1922 Nosferatu, all of Christopher Lee Hammer films, 1973 Jack Palance, and 1992 Bram Stoker, admittedly I haven't seen Bella Lugosi yet as Dracula for comparison. This 1979 offering from Werner Herzog is visually striking and not only offers beautifully shot landscapes, but offers a more human characteristically layered version of the Count, who is saddened with being immortal, and desperate to feel love and affection. This is expertly played by Klaus Kinski. His plan is still evil, of wanting to move and bring about plague and destruction to his new home but you feel sympathy for him in his cursed existance. I don't want to give too much away,but this film is an experience all should share. The version of Renfield in this is probably one of the zaniest, reminiscent of Herbert Lom as Dreyfuss in the Pink Panther franchise oh, that laugh. The ending is also unsettling for Harker's character. A 5/5.
Review of Nosferatu the Vampyre
