Shadow of the Vampire 2000
“An unspeakable horror. A creative genius. Captured for eternity.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Director
- E. Elias Merhige
- Networks
- BBC Film, Saturn Films, Long Shot Pictures
What is Shadow of the Vampire?
Shadow of the Vampire is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Drama, Horror.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 30, 2000
- Studios
- BBC Film, Saturn Films, Long Shot Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Horror
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- BBC Film, Saturn Films, Long Shot Pictures
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Overview
Shadow of the Vampire is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Drama, Horror. Produced and broadcast by BBC Film, Saturn Films, Long Shot Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A director bargains with a real vampire to film a classic horror.”
- Stylish homage to silent-era horror
- Clever twist on filmmaking myth
- Atmospheric period setting
- Short runtime may leave some wanting more
- Intense horror may unsettle sensitive viewers
Watch it if you enjoy dark, meta takes on classic cinema and gothic horror.
The film contains graphic horror and mature themes, making it suitable for adult audiences.
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What is the basic premise of the film?
It imagines director F.W. Murnau making a Faustian pact with a vampire to star in his 1922 film Nosferatu.
Is the story based on real events?
No, it is based on an urban legend suggesting the actor playing the vampire was a real vampire.
Does the film use silent‑film techniques?
Yes, it incorporates intertitles and iris shots reminiscent of silent movies.
What genres does the film combine?
It blends drama and horror.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 95 minutes.
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