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Shadow of the Vampire

While on location in Czechoslovakia to film the 1920s classic Nosferatu, director FW Murnau (John Malkovich) and actor Max Schreck (Willem Dafoe) conceal a secret from the crew.

Dramatisation of the relationship between director F W Murnau and actor Max Schreck during the filming of the 1920s silent horror classic, Nosferatu.

On location in Czechoslovakia, the film crew believes that Schreck is adopting a keen interest in his role as the vampire. However, they are unaware of the real reason behind the actor's very convincing performance which coincides with the deaths of crew members.

1 hour, 20 minutes

Last on

Sun 17 Dec 2017 01:15

Music Played

  • Richard Wagner

    Flying Dutchman Overture

  • Richard Wagner

    Tristan Und Isolde - Overture

Credits

Role Contributor
Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau John Malkovich
Max Schreck Willem Dafoe
Greta Schr脙露der Catherine McCormack
Albin Grau Udo Kier
Fritz Arno 'Fritzy' Wagner Cary Elwes
Gustav von Wangenheim Eddie Izzard
Henrik Galeen Aden Gillett
Wolfgang M脙录ller Ronan Vibert
Elke Sophie Langevin
Maria Myriam Muller
Writer Steven Katz
Director E Elias Merhige
Producer Nicolas Cage
Producer Paul Brooks
Producer Jeff Levine
Composer Dan Jones
Director of photography Lou Bogue

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