Drawing heavily from Bram Stoker's original novel Dracula, the story follows vampire Orlok as he relocates to the German town of Bremen, bringing along not only a plague but also an unhealthy obsession with his real estate agent's lovely wife Ellen (Schröder).

But will she have the strength to ward off Orlok's menacing doom?

Fangy Schreck delivers a masterful portrayal of Orlok in this expressionistic setpiece.

Quite unlike Bela Lugosi's later depiction of Stoker's Count in Tod Browning's classic, Schreck is more preternatural demon here, a stunningly thin figure replete with bat ears and claw-like hands.

The shadowy shots of the undead lord are haunting and unforgettable, while the moody lighting and goth setpieces are terrific.

Also known as Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror.

German: Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens.