It begins traditionally enough.
Its at this point that Herzog has fun turning the original story on its side.
According to this versions mythology, only a pure-hearted woman might lull a vampire into staying out until daybreak.
you’re able to guess how things play out from there.
I dont think Kinski even blinks once in the entire movie.
Both are available on the new Blu-ray.
The makeup job is phenomenal, based on the iconic work from MurnausNosferatu.
The editing here makes a strong case for holding a shot for more than a second or two.
Lengthy takes like these establish a hypnotic rhythm that is dreamlike.
As lensed by Jorg Schmidt-Reitwein,Nosferatu: Phantom Der Nachtis a masterclass in composition and lighting.
Kinskis head is blanched to resemble a skull; meanwhile Isabelle Adjini appears to have been rendered from porcelain.
(Admittedly, theres a graininess in some shots that the updated transfer just cant handle).
Then theres Popol Vuhs evocative, haunting score, which seems to have wandered in from another century altogether.
