Since German director FW Murnau’s iconic silent film Nosferatu was released in 1922, it has become widely considered to be the defining horror film of the 20th century, and has gone on to shape the way filmmakers conceptualise vampires on screen. The story of Nosferatu is based on Irish author Bram Stoker’s seminal gothic horror novel Dracula, which was first published in 1897. Due to the production studio making an unauthorised adaptation, names and plot changes were added to differentiate Nosferatu from Dracula — although the influence remains hard to ignore.
Over the years, there have been several adaptations of Nosferatu — including Robert Eggers’ recent 2024 version — so if you’re keen for a little more Count Olok in your life, make sure to check them all out below, and find out where you can stream all the Nosferatu movies from the United Kingdom!
How (and where) to watch all of the Nosferatu movies
Director FW Murnau’s seminal 1922 film Nosferatu introduced audiences to Count Orlok, a terrifying vampire portrayed by Max Schreck who lives in a castle in the Carpathian mountains. When the Count is visited by estate agent Thomas Hutter, he becomes obsessed with a picture of Hutter’s wife, Ellen.
- Nosferatu (1922)
- Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)
- Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (2023)
- Nosferatu (2024)
In 1979, the legendary German filmmaker Werner Herzog released his own interpretation of Nosferatu, Nosferatu the Vampyre. The adaptation absolutely holds up against the original, and introduces dialogue into the picture that brings the existentially tortured nature of the protagonist into the light.
In 2023, director David Lee Fisher released his adaptation of the story, using the English translation of the full name of the original film: Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror. The film stars Doug Jones as Count Orlok, and while his performance was praised by critics, the film overall did not measure up to either the original or Herzog’s interpretation.
In 2024, director Robert Eggers released his own interpretation of Nosferatu. Starring Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok, Nicholas Hoult as Thomas Hutter, Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hutter, and featuring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Willem Dafoe, Eggers’ contribution was largely well received. Known for his films The Witch, The Lighthouse, and The Northman, Eggers’ proven horror chops mixed with strong nods to the spirit of the original silent film make his Nosferatu an adaptation not to be missed.
Where to watch all the Nosferatu movies streaming online
Find out how (and where) to stream all the Nosferatu movies online by scrolling down to the list below. The films are all available to stream online across a variety of platforms in the United Kingdom, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, ITVX and more!
