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Faust (F. W. Murnau 1926) review

The film "Faust," shot in 1926, is a silent movie adapted from the famous German play of the same name. As a pioneer of the horror genre, it introduced several valuable innovations that remain impressive even today. This movie is notably innovative in its creation of horror elements. Although the script borrowed from Goethe's original work, director F.W. Murnau infused the film with unique horror aspects. In 1926, few films ventured into the realm of horror, making Murnau's depiction of the devil on screen a groundbreaking move. Using advanced visual effects of the time, the audience could experience a novel and unsettling sense of fear. The special effects in the opening puppet scene were particularly groundbreaking, successfully creating a chilling atmosphere. In terms of the script, the film stays fairly true to the original play but does exhibit some tonal shifts. In the first half of the story, the protagonist Faust sells his soul to the devil, incorporating some...