This has got to he one of the best Gothic stories I've seen in a long time. Certainly the most truly Gothic.
Each shot is a painting - from the carriage ride, to the various uses of Orlok's shadow, and in these, the homages to Murnau are so tasteful. He is everywhere, be it in the shots that are direct mimics (there are very few, but only the eagle eyed Murnau fans will spot them), or in the overall tones.…
A pretty solid splatter movie. I can absolutely understand the love for the final girl. Sienna Shaw is a phenomenal example of one and is performed beautifully.
THAT scene is the one part that can't quite stick the landing of being so gorily outlandish it wades into funny, which seems to be it's aim, and instead leaves a horrible taste of misogyny. A fact debated endlessly online and rightfully so.
My take:
Do I think the film as a whole…
One of the most inventive films I've ever seen.
Andrew McGee is a genius.
...I'm also in it.
As someone who will absolutely hold to not only calling Salem's Lot the best King novel (tied with Misery), but in my opinion, the greatest piece of vampire fiction I've ever read, this movie is a lot of fun. Albeit falling short of being more than "quite good".
The cinematography is stunning, silhouetted side-tracking shots is a beautiful echo of the 70s cinema the film owes much of its tone too, alongside the novels setting regardless. Characters are merged or…
