Shadow of the Vampire
2000, English. Directed by E. Elias Merhige.
An unspeakable horror. A creative genius. Captured for eternity.
Director F.W. Murnau makes a Faustian pact with a vampire to get him to star in his 1922 film "Nosferatu."
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 717 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Shadow of the Vampire
Shadow of the Vampire is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- E. Elias MerhigeDirector
- John MalkovichF. W. Murnau
- Willem DafoeMax Schreck
- Udo KierAlbin Grau
- Cary ElwesFritz Arno Wagner
- Catherine McCormackGreta Schröder
- Suzy Eddie IzzardGustav von Wangenhein
- Aden GillettHenrik Galeen
- Nicholas ElliottPaul
- Ronan VibertWolfgang Müller
- Sophie LangevinElke
- Myriam MullerMaria
- Miloš HlaváčInnkeeper
Details
- Released
- 30 August 2000
- Country
- Luxembourg, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Steven Katz
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $8.3M
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Shadow of the Vampire: quick answers
Is Shadow of the Vampire worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 717 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shadow of the Vampire?
Shadow of the Vampire runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Shadow of the Vampire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shadow of the Vampire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shadow of the Vampire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shadow of the Vampire is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shadow of the Vampire on?
Shadow of the Vampire is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shadow of the Vampire?
If you liked Shadow of the Vampire, try Stake Land, The Addiction, The Transfiguration.
Who directed Shadow of the Vampire?
Shadow of the Vampire (2000) was directed by E. Elias Merhige and stars John Malkovich, Willem Dafoe, Udo Kier.