文档介绍:Seven Classic Vampire Movies Classic Count Draculas, Bloodsucking Monsters, and Black Humor By Laurie Boeder , Guide See More About: ? vampire movies ? classic movie lists ? horror films Vampire movies are box office magic. They ’ re scary, sexy, spooky, goofy, gory, campy and bizarre, sometimes all at once. Face it- having a drop-dead gorgeous creature with enormous erotic and physical power bite your neck isn't such a bad way to go. I’ma sucker (sorry) for modern vampire movies from Blade to Buffy . But older vampire movies are worth a look. It’s fun to watch vampire style evolve over the years, and see how the classics influenced the modern movies. 1.‘ Nosferatu' - 1922 Kino International This amazing silent film features an uncanny performance by Max Schreck, more ghoul than gorgeous. Gaunt, with ratlike teeth and long fingernails, he ’san animated corpse preying on the townsfolk, bringing rats and plague with him. The unabashed, unauthorized rip-off of Bram Stoker ‘s novel changed just a few details - like calling the fiend "Count Orloc" instead of Count Dracula. Directed by German expressionist . Murnau, the cinematography is gorgeous, the pelling. Schreck ’s undead ugliness and vile nature make the eroticism very dark, as a woman of“ pure heart “ must tempt him to forget the rooster ‘s crow and be undone by the sun. Sponsored Links Films 1-800-363-2870 PolyEthylene P