Scre4m, 2011 / Nosferatu: the Vampyre, 1979

28. Scre4m, 2011 / Nosferatu: the Vampyre, 1979

So, yeah, Scre4m, pretty good damn good. Wes Craven proves why he kicks so much ass. The tribute to the previous installments was classy and entertaining.

The pacing was great and the tension held up nicely, I love how it felt like it was made in the late 90s. I am not a big fan of the new CG blood and knife, but it looks okay I guess.

There were not a lot of scares and the killings were not as creative as some other times, the horror movie trivia was great and debatable (maybe because I am a big geek).

This is a must watch if you like slasher films and new twists on old classics.


P.S. The Scream franchise is one of the only horror franchises to have its main characters return for all its sequels.

Moving on!

Now, Nosferatu: the Vampyre. HOLY SHIT does this movie kicks ass!

This is one of those remakes that give you a breath of fresh air when it comes to retelling an already beloved story. The elements it brings to the mix are beyond any expectations, the camera movements, the photography, the music.

The real show stealer for me is the human and vulnerable side of the monster, he is so much tragic in this incarnation than the 1922 film, he really seems like he want’s to die but can’t put himself to it.
I love also the strength of the female lead, Lucy, she shows a lot more determination than any of the other films i have seen.Van Helsing here is kind of an asshole, he doesn’t to a lot throughout the film, but in the end he comes around.

This movie has a different feeling than any other vampire film, it’s really awkward and uncomfortable and creepy at some points, then again there are moments filled with excitement and strong feelings.

This is a work of art and if you ever find it by chance (like I did), buy it and watch it and then try watching it alone at night while everyone else sleeps. I DARE YOU!


P.S. Klaus Kinski had to spend approximately four hours per day in make-up. Fresh latex ear pieces had to be poured for each day of shooting because they were destroyed at removal. Kinski, notorious for his violent daily temper-tantrums, had a very good relationship to Japanese make-up artist Reiko Kruk and was exceedingly patient and well-behaved during make-up.