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Why ‘Nosferatu’ Is So Similar to ‘Dracula’

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Story by Sharon Knolle
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How the iconic vampire tale of 'Dracula' was brilliantly adapted into the chilling silent film classic 'Nosferatu'.
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  • Director Robert Eggers' upcoming 'Nosferatu' remake will stay true to the visual aesthetic of the 1922 original, channeling its eerie, gothic atmosphere.
  • Despite 'Nosferatu' being an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula', the films share striking narrative similarities that have intrigued audiences for decades.
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Bram Stoker, Robert Eggers, Nosferatu, 'Nosferatu', 'Dracula'
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