Nosferatu , directed by F.W. Murnau in 1922, is a classic horror film that introduced the first vampire character to the silver screen. The vampire in this film is uniquely portrayed and has left a lasting impact on the genre. With its pale complexion, gaunt face, prominent and sharp fangs, and claw-like fingers, Nosferatu established the visual characteristics that have become standard for vampire depictions in subsequent films. These features not only convey the terror and mystery of the vampire but also underscore its inhuman nature. Additionally, the fear of sunlight and the absence of a shadow, iconic traits of vampires, were first depicted in Nosferatu , cementing these as essential elements of the classic vampire image. The plot of Nosferatu is relatively straightforward. It tells the story of Hutter, an employee at a real estate company, who travels to Count Orlok's castle to finalize a property transaction. After discovering that the Count is a vampire, Hutter barely esca...