WTF Happened To Shadow Of The Vampire?

[@Laurentthegripper.]

OMG. I was a grip assistant on that movie. It was shot in Luxembourg. Very interesting shoot. What good memories ;) Thanks for covering it. It´s an obscure movie with great actors, sets and ideas. Yes, it´s worth a watch.

[@InnyV]

I found the DVD by accident at a video store in Eastern Europe back in the early 2000s. Didn't know anything about it since it lacked promotion. I thought someone made a cash grab of a movie to make money on the memory of an old classic, but I was blown away. The casting, the setting, the visuals and the color scheme... Brilliant. And I was pleasantly surprised by the amont of humor that actually landed well.

[@FumblsTheSniper]

I’m going to Slovakia in December and on my list is to track down movies. Very slim picking for available media from that part of the world.

[@wstine79]

F.W. Murnau: "How dare you destroy my photographer!" Max Schreck: "Did i kill some of your people? I can't remember." F.W. Murnau: "Why him, you monster? Why not the... script girl?" Max Schreck: "Oh. The script girl. I'll eat her later."

[@SkepticalChris]

I LOVED this movie, Willem Dafoe should have won an Oscar for his portrayal because he was absolutely fantastic. The idea is also genius, as a re-telling of arguably the first major vampire film in history being made. You're the first page I've encountered that mentions Shadow of the Vampire, as a "horror comedy" and I realized, that is actually quite a correct way to put it, because there are many incidents in the movie that come off as downright funny. Max Schreck many times moves around almost like a cartoon character, fleeing and being ridiculously over the top, like when he first meets Gretta. Its subtle things, not in your face, like many things that Max Schreck says "magnificent bosom" just come off as so out of left field you can't help but laugh. This movie is so unique, but well written, the cast absolutely amazing, simply EVERYONE in it is great, but Dafoe stands at the peak of the performances.

[@ChristopherJones-bq4ts]

I bought this on DVD on a whim, 23 years ago. Sure glad that I did, it's been one of my favs

[@nostromo1131]

This is a weird coincidence. I just watched Shadow of the Vampire last night. It’s such an underrated movie.

[@christermyrberg3661]

Same here 😀

[@OrthodoxReview]

The directors commentary on the DVD is absolutely brilliant. Sheds new light (pun intended) on every frame of the film.

[@billhobbs7077]

Udo Keir was also one of my fave vampires in Blood for Dracula

[@chrisanderson7842]

Casting Willem Dafoe in any role is always a fuckin brilliant idea. This movie just proves my point to the 'nth degree. And now he's come full circle, co-starring in the new Nosferatu film opening on Christmas day.

[@sterlingpratt5802]

One of my top five vampire movies. An absolute favorite.

[@john_doe_smith]

One of my favorites ever

[@Ravuun]

I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!! The opening credits alone are a total trip.

[@bftvclips8925]

Willem Dafoe is in 2 Nosferatu movies now

[@santiagocampos6719]

I love this movie

[@austinmorales6260]

Glad you covered this movie. I saw it in theaters when it came out and I may have been the only one in theater but I really enjoyed the film. Great video!!

[@JoBloHorrorOriginals]

We appreciate it

[@cjm753bc8]

I saw the original Nosferatu in the theater. I was 44 at the time.

[@pimpygee6842]

Wow so you're 146 now? Are you a Draculas?

[@nishanthsurendran7721]

Must've felt like something of a biopic, right?

[@leecifer81]

Carey Elwes was fantastic in this, as was nearly everyone else.

[@bingerz237]

I was fortunate enough to catch this one on the big screen when it first came out, and remember enjoying it immensely. So much so that as soon as it was over, I headed straight to the record store and purchased a copy of the soundtrack. The score by Dan Jones is some real top-notch stuff, perfectly effective, and impressive when you learn it was very first soundtrack gig.

[@geesterfunk]

Very underrated film.

[@handznet]

Awesome, underrated an quite forgotten movie.

[@robs9237]

Defoe was amazing as Nosferatu

[@brandienunziati9496]

I've always loved this movie. With all its quirkiness. Great performances. Good script. Great setting. I thought it was very self aware of its it's reference material...a very well done, little gem of a movie that every black and white horror fan should watch.

[@CountofBeretania]

I loved this movie! Dafoe remains the first (and so far only) actor to be nominated for an Academy Award for playing a vampire.

[@BigMuff520]

I got to see this in the theater when it released. I’ve always loved this film.

[@passionplayer7]

I absolutely loved seeing this in the theater and as a fan of the 1922 film it was a great take on the story.

[@robertdochter277]

I work in a small library and have this flick in our collection. I've recommend patrons check it out. Those who have told me that they were pleasantly surprised by how much they enjoyed it.

[@jennifersaylor6907]

All my vampire fan friends LOVE this movie. I forgot Eddie is in it, I'll need to watch it again soon.

[@strangeloveofnevada]

I really liked this movie when it was realsed on VHS. I'm still waiting for a special edition Blu Ray realse of this movie.

[@wstine79]

I remember seeing this in the art house cinema. John Malkovich and Willem DeFoe were awesome in the creepy vampire movie.

[@troin3925]

It’s funny how Willem Defoe is playing the opposite role in the Nosferatu remake.

[@naomifearon1100]

I love vampire films but hated this film . So boring .

[@cicolasnage5684]

I didn’t get the love for Dafoe, he was terrible in this.

[@karl_alan]

Love it. I first saw it back to back with the original nosferatu, and that was a fun way to see it.

[@johna4371]

Want this on BR so bad...

[@FewFew77]

Hopefully this film will get a bluray release with the new Egger's Nosferatu coming out.

[@geeshep4836]

I Remember The Trailers and TV Spots This Movie Got I Can't Wait For Robert Eggers Version of Nosferatu is Going To be Like.

[@wstine79]

Max: "You know, I'm something of a writer myself."

[@jameskerr8091]

This was a great film with a terrific story!

[@bithplease1779]

This movie was GREAT!

[@kirbylight7721]

Kirby was here

[@Jim-Mc]

Very fun film. Rented it in the latter days of Blockbuster Video (of sainted memory.)

[@bluefox75]

Have you seen "Innocent Blood?"

[@AHalevonEric]

Did he ever eat that script girl?

[@horroroffab]

Count Dracula (1977) Louis Jourdan 😀

[@ThreadBomb]

I thought it was very well done, but it's not a film you need to watch more than once.

[@Jan-su1ot]

I loved this movie.

[@Steve_8341]

The three most obnoxiously overused words on this channel: 1. Quote/Unquote 2. Gorehound 3. Schlocky

[@LibraGamesUnlimited]

Love this movie.

[@liamevans9353]

It's a classic horror film 🎥

[@Tomy_Yon]

Poor script girl... 😢

[@Clownboy15]

I really wanted to like this when it came out but I didn’t care for it. Haven’t seen it since the day it opened. I wonder if now I’ll see it with a different set of eyes as a fifty years old s opposed to a twenty-five year old.

[@TheSelloutCrowd]

NOSSFFERAH UUU

[@cicolasnage5684]

I never got the love for this movie, it was hammy, and the recreations were stupid and over over acted even moreso than in Nosferatu. Dafoe was awful and acted like he was a villain in a Joel Schumacher Batman movie. Wasn’t anything close to max schrek and his low key creepiness.

[@neptuneteletron2998]

Nosferodoo

[@cicolasnage5684]

As pronounced by joe “ever tried this in dmt” Rogan

[@cletusgadsden2969]

Platform shoes.... It sucks to be a part of the group that gets constant suicide fuel, and it's relentless. Whether it's Carlton, short wolverine, or so many other things. It's great to be reminded that it takes a massive, spectacle based campaign that is largely founded on virtue signalling and high levels of litigation. It sucks because most short men will just " Man" through the insults, you perfect, privileged people never live through or see the hurt. Find true maturity and empathy please!

[@c.ladimore1237]

let the right one in was so good compared to the junker Hollywood made. that said this movie was such a cool decon of the genre and mythos themselves. epically underappreciated. but wtf @9:54"yaccolades"? can't bother to review your own reviews?

[@StupidGobotFred]

WhyTF wouldn’t you have “Mr. Barlow” from Stephen King’s “Salem’s Lot” mentioned in the beginning of this video? The GOOD ORIGINAL movie not that new “woke” trash.

[@cicolasnage5684]

For what? Barlows look was ripped from the original nosferatu

[@crakatoot5480]

That movie SUCKED. coming from a life long Dracula, this film just does not work. Massively wasted potential

[@guyincognito143]

Trump 2024, we got there guys............fantastic

[@kevinbartoe7881]

I love this movie