Nosferatu (1922 film)

*Nosferatu* (1922) is a silent German horror film directed by F. W. Murnau, loosely based on Bram Stoker’s *Dracula*. It follows a real estate agent, Hutter, who encounters Count Orlok, a sinister vampire. As Orlok transfers terror and death to a small town, Hutter's wife, Ellen, must find a way to stop the vampire’s spread. The film is renowned for its haunting visuals, eerie atmosphere, and innovative use of shadows and light, establishing many visual tropes associated with vampire lore. It remains a landmark in early horror cinema, highlighting themes of fear, superstition, and the uncanny.