This screening is part of the BFI Soutbank's Gothic season. Tonight's screening is introduced by Kevin Jackson and the film is also being screened at the cinema until November 7th. Details here.
Chicago Reader review:
'A masterpiece of the German silent cinema and easily the most effective version of Dracula on record. F.W. Murnau's 1922 film follows the Bram Stoker novel fairly closely, although he neglected to purchase the screen rights—hence, the title change. But the key elements are all Murnau's own: the eerie intrusions of expressionist style on natural settings, the strong sexual subtext, and the daring use of fast-motion and negative photography.'
Dave Kehr
Here is an extract. Above you can get a taste of this great movie.
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