Nosferatu 1922
- Adam Hawkes
- Nov 6, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 9
Restoration details
This clip from the original 1922 Nosferatu exhibits severe image instability resulting from film generation loss and early capture techniques. PFClean’s tools correct frame instability in both static and moving shots, creating a solid foundation for further manual and automated restoration.
Film Details
Nosferatu (1922), directed by F. W. Murnau, is a landmark of German Expressionist cinema and one of the earliest surviving vampire films. An unauthorized adaptation of Dracula, it tells the eerie story of Count Orlok, whose grotesque appearance and shadowy presence helped define horror imagery for decades. The film’s use of stark lighting, distorted settings, and natural locations creates an unsettling atmosphere that emphasizes fear and decay. Despite legal challenges that nearly destroyed it, Nosferatu endures as a foundational work of horror and silent film history.
Technical Details
Film Format: Mixed Academy 35mm / 16mm
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Media Source: 35mm & 16mm dupes
File type: 2K 10bit DPX files
