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One of Horror’s Most Influential Movies Is Officially Free to Stream
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F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent horror film *Nosferatu* is now available to stream free on JustWatch TV. The unauthorised adaptation of Bram Stoker’s *Dracula* helped establish many conventions of vampire cinema and remains influential more than a century after its release.
The film stars Max Schreck as Count Orlok, a Dracula stand-in, and has a 97% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Its renewed availability follows the success of Robert Eggers’ 2024 remake, which earned more than $180 million worldwide and received strong reviews; JustWatch TV is currently in beta ahead of a wider launch in October.
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In short
- Murnau’s influential 1922 horror classic is free to stream.
- It stars Max Schreck as Count Orlok.
- The film holds a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score.
How this story developed
- 2 months ago F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent horror film *Nosferatu* is now available to stream free on JustWatch TV. The unauthorised adaptation of Bram Stoker’s *Dracula* helped establish many conventions of vampire cinema and remains influential more than a century after its release.
Explained simply
Nosferatu is a 1922 German silent film directed by F.W. Murnau that tells the story of Count Orlok, a vampire-like creature. The film was based on Bram Stoker's Dracula but was made without official permission from Stoker's estate.
Over the past century, Nosferatu has become regarded as one of cinema's most influential horror films, establishing visual and narrative conventions that vampire films still use today. It remains widely studied and admired by film scholars and horror enthusiasts.
Interest in the film has grown recently following the 2024 release of a remake directed by Robert Eggers, which became both a critical and commercial success. The original continues to attract new audiences interested in exploring how this century-old work shaped modern horror cinema.