Shadow of the Vampire (2000)

Name: Shadow of the Vampire
Genre: Drama, Horror
Released: 2000
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: John Malkovich, Willem Dafoe, Udo Kier, Cary Elwes, Catherine McCormack

1h 35m Luxembourg, United Kingdom, United States of America

Drama Horror

Plot

In "Shadow of the Vampire," director F.W. Murnau strikes a dark deal with a real vampire to portray the iconic Count Orlok in his silent horror classic, "Nosferatu." As the production unfolds, the line between reality and fiction blurs, revealing the terrifying cost of Murnau's ambition. With the vampire's sinister influence looming over the set, the crew's lives hang in the balance, leading to chilling consequences. The film delves into the depths of obsession and the price of artistic genius, showcasing the eerie intersection of creativity and the supernatural.

Cast

John Malkovich Willem Dafoe Udo Kier Cary Elwes Catherine McCormack Eddie Izzard Aden Gillett Nicholas Elliott Ronan Vibert Sophie Langevin Myriam Muller Miloš Hlavá? Marja-Leena Junker Derek Kueter Norman Golightly