The Best 'Nosferatu' Was Released 45 Years Ago, and It’s Impossible to Top

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Werner Herzog's 1979 cult classic 'Nosferatu the Vampyre' remains the most visually stunning and emotionally resonant Dracula adaptation ever committed to film.

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Released 45 years ago, Herzog's 'Nosferatu' is a moody, atmospheric masterpiece that eschews traditional horror tropes in favor of a poignant character study of the iconic vampire
With its haunting score, simmering sexual tension, and career-defining performances from Klaus Kinski and Isabelle Adjani, 'Nosferatu' elevated the vampire genre to new artistic heights that have never been matched

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