This guide will show you how to watch every Nosferatu movie in order, and where they’re all streaming online right now.
Nosferatu, also known as Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, hit theaters in 1922. The movie wasn’t just black and white, but also silent. Nosferatu has an original story, but it was heavily inspired by Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula (and as you’ll see in one of our movies below, it was even accused of plagiarizing). Check out our guide below to learn more about every Nosferatu movie and series and where they’re streaming online right now.
Nosferatu (1922)
In Nosferatu, a man named Thomas Hutter is sent out to a new client to get papers signed. The client is the mysterious Count Orlok and he intends to buy property directly across from Hutter’s residence. But as bodies pile up and Hutter experiences strange phenomena, he sets out to prove that the Count is actually a vampire.
Nosferatu The Vampyre (1979)
In 1979, director Werner Herzog made a unique film called Nosferatu The Vampyre. The movie combined the plots of Nosferatu and Dracula, renaming Count Orlok to Count Dracula and adding in characters like Van Helsing. But its plot stayed much truer to Nosferatu than Dracula, creating a unique blend of the two.
Nosferatu in Venice (1988)
In 1988, Nosferatu received a sequel with the Italian film Nosferatu in Venice. In the movie, Nosferatu heads to Venice because he wants to end the torment of immorality and finally die. But along the way, he kills numerous people and the film ends on a cliffhanger. It also starred some surprisingly big names like Christopher Plummer and Donald Pleasence.
Shadow of the Vampire (2000)
The Oscar-nominated Shadow of the Vampire is a fictional account of what it was like making the 1922 film Nosferatu. The film’s lead actor Max Schreck (played by Willem Dafoe in the movie) begins acting very strangely when he’s in character as Nosferatu. Soon, the cast and crew begin wondering if he might actually be a real vampire…and then the kills begin.
Nosferatu: The Real Story (2024)
In reality, the actor playing Nosferatu wasn’t a vampire…but that doesn’t mean the movie’s production wasn’t wild. Nosferatu is actually an incredibly notorious film – in large part because it heavily stole ideas from Dracula without giving any kind of credit, leading to lawsuits. From how the story came to be, to its tumultuous journey to theaters, Nosferatu: The Real Story tells it all.
NOS4A2 (2019)
The AMC series NOS4A2 put a modern twist on the story, creating more of a serial killer-type plot about a man who feeds on the souls of young children. It is very far from the original story, but anyone looking for a spiritual successor will likely enjoy the show.
Nosferatu (2024)
The 2024 Nosferatu film is a faithful retelling of the original movie, with Bill Skarsgård taking on the role of Count Orlok. Directed by auteur Robert Eggers, the movie is heavily stylized and loaded with gothic vibes, making it a true spectacle, perfect for not just horror fans, but anyone who loves Hollywood’s history with vampire films.
Where Can I Watch Every Nosferatu Movie Online?
Check out our guide below to find out where you can watch every Nosferatu movie streaming online right now.
