1922 Movies
OSCARS Won/Nominated
Haxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages
Dir: Benjammin Christiansen 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Wow...this movie was surprisingly effective. For a movie made in the 20s...it was amazing how they villainize the church and sympathize with crazy people. The visuals involving hysterical women who believe they are witnessing Satan is truly spooky...and the fear and helplessness of the women accused of witchcraft is heartbreaking. Solid Classic. A- |
Nosferatu
Dir: F.W. Murnau Stars: Max Schreck 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Nosferatu is the first cinematic "Dracula" adaptation, and most subsequent adaptations rely heavily on its influence. The silent film technique is pretty much perfect for the genre, but I have to say...the scenes where Count Orlock (Max Shreck) is not on screen are tediously boring. If it weren't for Shreck's nightmarishly perfect portrayal of the vampire, this film would simply be work to sit through. I know there is that whole..."Well, you have to realize that it was made in 1922" stuff. Well, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was made even earlier and is still scary and entertaining. Count Orlock is Iconic, but the movie is generally a bore. C- |