Albin Grau

Albin Grau was a German architect, artist, and film producer best known for creating the visual style of Fritz Lang’s 1922 silent film "Dr. Mabuse the Gambler" and for co-founding the German production company, Decla-Bictures. He also produced the iconic 1922 silent horror film "Nosferatu," which is a vampire classic. Grau was deeply interested in esoteric and occult symbolism, often incorporating these themes into his art and film work. His unique artistic vision significantly influenced early horror cinema, blending mysticism with visual storytelling, making him a notable figure in the history of film and artistic design.