Why ‘Nosferatu’ Is So Similar to ‘Dracula’

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'