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Nosferatu the Vampyre

1979, German. Directed by Werner Herzog.

It is fear and fun. It is a scream of horror and a cry of delight. It is Nosferatu, the Vampyre.

A real estate agent leaves behind his beautiful wife to go to Transylvania to visit the mysterious Count Dracula and formalize the purchase of a property in Wismar.

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Runtime
1h 47m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
German
Rated
PG

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Released
17 January 1979
Original title
Nosferatu – Phantom der Nacht
Country
Germany, France
Written by
Werner Herzog
Budget
$1.4M
Box office
$3.5K
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What Nosferatu the Vampyre is based on

Nosferatu the Vampyre is based on Nosferatu, a 1922 film and Dracula, an 1897 novel by Bram Stoker.

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Nosferatu the Vampyre: quick answers

Is Nosferatu the Vampyre worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,159 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Nosferatu the Vampyre?

Nosferatu the Vampyre runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).

Does Nosferatu the Vampyre have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Nosferatu the Vampyre. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Nosferatu the Vampyre parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Nosferatu the Vampyre is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Nosferatu the Vampyre on?

Nosferatu the Vampyre is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Philo in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like Nosferatu the Vampyre?

If you liked Nosferatu the Vampyre, try Interview with the Vampire, Candyman, The Cursed.

Who directed Nosferatu the Vampyre?

Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) was directed by Werner Herzog and stars Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani, Bruno Ganz.

What is Nosferatu the Vampyre based on?

Nosferatu the Vampyre is based on Nosferatu, a 1922 film and Dracula, an 1897 novel by Bram Stoker.

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