L'Ombre du vampire

Original title: Shadow of the Vampire

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6.9/10

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The filming of Nosferatu le vampire (1922) is hampered by the fact that its star Max Schreck is taking the role of a vampire far more seriously than seems humanly possible.The filming of Nosferatu le vampire (1922) is hampered by the fact that its star Max Schreck is taking the role of a vampire far more seriously than seems humanly possible.The filming of Nosferatu le vampire (1922) is hampered by the fact that its star Max Schreck is taking the role of a vampire far more seriously than seems humanly possible.

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IMDb RATING

6.9/10

46K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 16 wins & 30 nominations total

Henrik Galeen
(as John Aden Gillet)

Nicholas Elliott

Paul - Camera Assistant
(as Nicholas Elliot)

Ronan Vibert

Wolfgang Muller

Sophie Langevin

Elke - Makeup Assistant

Myriam Muller

Maria - Script Assistant

Milos Hlavac

Innkeeper
(as Milos Hlavak)

Marja-Leena Junker

Innkeeper's Wife

Derek Kueter

Reporter 1

Norman Golightly

Reporter 2

Patrick Hastert

Reporter 3

Sascha Ley

Drunken Woman
(as Sacha Ley)

Marie-Paule von Roesgen

Old Woman
(as Marie Paule Van Roesgen)

Director
- E. Elias Merhige
Writer
- Steven Katz
All cast & crew
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Trivia
Based in part upon a legend that Max Schreck was in reality a vampire which is why he played the role of Orlok/Dracula so well. Some variations of the legend suggest that Nosferatu le vampire (1922) was the only film Schreck made, though in reality he was already a stage and screen veteran by the time Nosferatu was shot, and would appear in many non-vampiric roles before his death in 1936.

Goofs
There is a reflection of Count Orlock's head in the mirror moments after a big deal was made about the fact that he cast no reflection in the same mirror (although this is possibly a deliberate nod to Nosferatu le vampire (1922) in which a similar error was made).

Quotes
[Asked what he thought of the book, Dracula]
Max Schreck: It made me sad.
Albin: Why sad?
Max Schreck: Because Dracula had no servants.
Albin: I think you missed the point of the book, Count Orlock.
Max Schreck: Dracula hasn't had servants in 400 years and then a man comes to his ancestral home, and he must convince him that he... that he is like the man. He has to feed him, when he himself hasn't eaten food in centuries. Can he even remember how to buy bread? How to select cheese and wine? And then he remembers the rest of it. How to prepare a meal, how to make a bed. He remembers his first glory, his armies, his retainers, and what he is reduced to. The loneliest part of the book comes... when the man accidentally sees Dracula setting his table.

Crazy credits
Credits end with the sounds of the camera filming and of the phonograph which set the mood for the actors.

Connections
Edited from Nosferatu le vampire (1922)

Soundtracks
The Flying Dutchman Overture
Written by Richard Wagner
Courtesy of KPM Music Limited

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Featured review

7/10

A Contagious Conceit

An entertaining "what if?" homage to Silent Film Director Murnau who is best remembered for his iconic Vampire Film Nosferatu (1922). For most enjoyment of this quirky send-off, see that Film first, not only for grounding, but it is truly a seminal work and is quite a capturing experience and Max Schreck's Vampire has become a Horror Movie symbol.

This is a beautiful film with sumptuous cinematography, wardrobe, and sets. The performances range from static to sensational with an unrecognizable Willem Dafoe stealing the show. Although, there is a lot left to embrace even when he leaves the frame.

It is an offbeat movie to say the least and will be a tough swallow for some. It does wallow in its own craziness but not to the point of distraction. There are some rough inconsistencies to the story but are swept away in the fun and creepiness of it all.

For those willing to imagine the absurd this is quite a conceit to behold. It is all believable in a world gone mad sort of way and it is presented in such a reverential and dutiful way that it can't help but be admired.