wimyan t1_iuigz0y wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:07 PM

Reply to comment by Daydream_machine in Nosferatu at 100: a silent horror masterwork that continues to chill by Stonewalled89

Actually same, most of the actors stood out as great because they really dedicated to the comic relief, not just sheer terror. Didn't think I could enjoy a century-old B&W silent film, but it's worth the watch.

The___Repeater t1_iuimtpu wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:46 PM

I also watched it recently, and aside from its historical significance (which it certainly has) I found it super super super boring with almost nothing to entertain a modern audience.

But hey, that's just me.

joshbudde t1_iuj3ecd wrote on October 31, 2022 at 6:36 PM

The local art theater does a showing of it every year with live organ accompaniment and they rescore it every year and every year its straight fire. I don't know how you can get bored during the movie--its filled with tension! The organ music adds a lot, but even without it, its still great.

Solidus-Snake- t1_iuioh4r wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:57 PM

“Super super super boring”. Wonderful review. Very articulate. 5 stars.

The___Repeater t1_iuiut2y wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:39 PM

Ok?

Gordon_Gano t1_iuir9u8 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:16 PM

It is, it’s a boring movie. The scenes with Orlock are spellbinding, but everything else is a slog. There just isn’t that much else to say about it.

BunBunSoup t1_iuk07di wrote on October 31, 2022 at 10:25 PM

That's fair, I love it but can see why a lot of people wouldn't. Happens with every movie, really. Metropolis is another movie from that era I could watch any day of the week, but my friends would fall asleep after 10 minutes.