Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror - A Film by F. W. Murnau: A Shot-by-Shot Presentation

Roy A. Sites
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Nosferatu -- Does this word not sound like the Deathbird calling for you at midnight? Beware of it, otherwise you will fade away and images of your life will be shattered, nightmares will quickly rise in your heart and feed upon your blood. From the mist shrouded ruins of Transylvania to the deserted manse in Wisborg…… He is coming! -- Vermin, plague, misery, insanity, death -- ...hide in the shadow of the Vampire... The great 1922 silent horror film classic presented in story-board form with a shot-by-shot presentation. Every shot in the film is represented with a frame enlargement, narrative comments and a fresh translation of every original German intertitle card. In addition, brief comments are provided relating to cinematic devices used by Murnau in his seminal film, as well as backstories, then-and-now photos, sources for viewing the film, and more. This is F. W. Murnau's horror masterpiece presented as never before. This is where the cinematic legend of Dracula begins. With over 600 photos and illustrations!!!
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