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Influence of Nosferatu?

posted 15 years ago by DwightFry
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Does anyone else think that Murnau's Nosferatu influenced Fisher for this movie? Look at the way the Monster is dressed, in a coat very similar to Count Orlok's, and also the way he walks, with his arms very close to his body. Also, the use of characters' shadows projected on the wall near the climax.

Interesting, because when Fisher got to make his Dracula, no noticeable Nosferatu influence in the Count's portrayal is present.

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[–] Squonkamatic 15 years ago

Definitely. Good work.

[–] ScarletSpider87 11 years ago

Yes, I noticed the coat as well. It is almost an exact replica of Nosferatu's. The real question is- where did the monster get the coat?

[–] kryptonripper 10 years ago

I think it's safe to assume that the clothes came either from the corpses or Victor obtained them elsewhere. The monster doesn't strike me as one to do his own shopping!

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