Having wanted to see this film for nearly 20 years, it was an absolute let down. The marketing and graphic design are so bold, loud and interesting. The movie is practically a silent film. Literally. 

Who’s that? What are they doing? Are these excesses a problem? This movie had no intention of, or interest in, explaining anything. If you don’t know how this French Queen’s story ends, you won’t find out.

The trailer made it seem like the soundtrack would…

With the utmost respect for a brilliantly shot and framed film, Ewwwww. After the first glimpse of Orlok, I leaned over to my companion and chastised, “You said we were seeing Sonic.” Jesus, I wish we had. If you’re going to show vampire peen, it really should sparkle. The pigeon man will haunt me for all time. Every picked-over roast chicken carcass will take me back to the death bed scene. 

Having been lured to the movie with the promise…