Herzog's spin on Murnau's classic doesn't quite manage to exceed the horrific brilliance of the original but is still unquestionably chilling and vehemently scary. Klaus Kinski's screen presence, as usual, is enormous, and even when he is off-screen, we can feel him brooding in silent rage, despite how toned-down his acting is this time. In particular I'd like to point out that famous shot where his giant shadow darkens Isabelle Adjani's body, her mouth gaping in a silent scream of…

Beautifully made and much more than just a good remake. It looks fantastic - as does Isabelle Adjani in twenties-style expressionist make-up - and the lead performances are top notch. The film is really about the Harkers; the familiar Dracula cast of characters are otherwise reduced to the bare bones.

Kinski's screen time doesn't warrant top billing but his performance does. He takes Schreck as a base point and moves in his own chilling way. The film is more concerned…

"Nosferatu the Vampyre" is a cold fish of a vampire film. It is slow paced and free of any real passion generated by its characters or story.

The film, however, is not devoid of charms. It is handsomely assembled, and Werner Herzog's lingering camera allows viewers the opportunity to absorb the film's imagery as it transitions from naturalistic to expressionistic. Fans of F.W. Murnau's original film will enjoy Herzog's quoting of some of the older film's mise-en-scene and shots, while…

When Herzog remakes a film it becomes more than just a standard retelling of a classic story. He has such a distinct vision and command of tone, and just like when Mark Kozelek completely transforms songs when he covers them, Herzog puts his own stamp on Dracula here.

I cannot think of another film among this genre that left me so mesmerized, afraid, and completely immersed long after the final moments faded away. I am going in order in the…

Herzog’s attitude to this remake of one of the most revered horrors of all-time is certainly admirable. He creates an atmosphere unparallel to anything I’ve ever seen, creating the illusion of terror through the simplest of methods; darkness and a trembling use of sound. Both of which combine to give the film such an extraordinary mood and the performances from Ganz, Kinski and Adjani are simply mesmerising. I’ve never actually seen the original Nosferatu in full, but from what I’ve…