Shadow Of The Vampire (DVD)



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Somewhere in Eastern Europe 1922... Filming F.W. Murnau's classic vampire movie, Nosferatu, is being disrupted not only by funding problems, but by rumours of disappearances and deaths amongst the cast and crew. On the first night of shooting, the cameraman mysteriously takes ill and collapses... Some days later, his replacement falls into a trance and never recovers... Leading man Max Shreck (Willem Dafoe) is never introduced to the cast and crew and he is never seen out of character. Hapless actor Gustav (Eddie Izzard) thinks his sinister co-star is the ultimate method actor. In fact, director Murnau (John Malkovich) has sealed a pact with Shreck offering him the neck of his leading lady (Catherine McCormack) at the end of the shoot if he delivers the ultimate performance for the camera. Stranded on an island, the crew must finish the film before Shreck?s bloodlust becomes uncontrollable. Produced by Nicolas Cage and nominated for two Oscars (Willem Dafoe Best Supporting Actor and Best Make Up effects) Shadow Of The Vampire charts the horrifying lengths to which one of cinema?s outstanding directors went, to put the most chilling interpretation of Bram Stoker?s 'Dracula' on film.

Running Time: 91 mins

Region: 2

Ratio: 16:9

Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1

Special Features: Trailer, Behind the Scenes Featurette, Special Effects Featurette, Feature Commentary, Interviews, Production Photographs and Notes, Cast & Crew Biographies.

Certificate: 15

My Opinion:

Funny, interesting and different take on the vampire movie. Extremely well made, but don't expect the usual blood and guts with the obligatory vampire whores. This is the thinking man's horror movie. The DVD is full of extras which will keep you busy for a while, but the commentary is very boring.

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Copyright 2000 Shadow Of The Vampire Ltd. Copyright 2002 Metrodome Distribution Ltd.

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