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Nosferatu(1922)
Nosferatu is a 1922 silent film based on Dracula by Bram Stroker. It’s a black and white silent film which is also one of the first on-screen
representations of the fictional creatures. Vampires are portrayed very much as purely evil beings. It conforms to the typical stereotypes and
expectations of what a vampire is for example; tall, pale faced with pointy ears and and large pointed nose. He also has long claws and his actions
identify him clearly as a ‘vampire.’ This is due to the fact that he sleeps in a coffin and cannot be exposed to sunlight as it will kill him.
This is the most iconic part of the film. The shadow of Count Orlok is cast on the wall as he is climbing the stairs. This makes him the subject of main focus for the viewer. It puts an extreme and exaggerated emphasis on
his strange figure and long claws. This shadow concept has inspired countless horror films and the movie as a whole is
regarded a influential masterpiece.
It is clear that this adaptation of the idea of Dracula follows the traditional conventions and stereotypes of what a vampire is. We can see this in the appearance of Count
Orlok. He has a tall slim figure, large pointed ears and nose as well as long claws.
Throughout the film, traditional ideas of vampires are shown through his actions; the
gothic, rustic house which he lives in, that he sleeps in a coffin, is affected by sunlight.
Horror of Dracula (1958)
This is also based on Bram Stroker’s novel called Dracula. It is similar to Nosferatu in many ways but mainly because it portrays the vampire (in
this case Count Dracula) as the villain. It represents vampires as evil monsters who prey on innocent people, particularly women. They desire to drink human blood. And have a distinctive appearance which can help
you tell them apart from humans. For example, the pointed teeth and pale skin. Lots of religious symbolism is used overdramatizing the
stereotypes of vampires.
Dracula (1992)
This representation of vampires also portrays Dracula as the villain however, the difference is that this is a highly sexualised version of what vampires are. It highlights the idea of a human and vampire relationship
when the human is no longer the victim but instead the lover. It also subverts the general stereotypes of vampires as this Dracula can shape
shift into different creatures and even things which aren't beings, such as mist. At the time that this movie was made, they had more resources than there was previously which allowed them to create special effects. As this was very new, it adds an element of surprise for the audience as well as
making it ‘scary.’
Twilight (2008-2012)
This is completely different to all the previous films although it features some ideas and conventions from all of them. Twilight portrays vampires as very humanised creatures who can blend into the society. They look
like humans however, they have strengths and powers that identify them as vampires. For example, they can run at an inhuman speed and have
unexplainable strength. They also each have their own personal gift which makes them unique. If they go out into sunlight they wont die like
vampires usually would however, they just sparkle. The film however does follow some traditional ideas of vampires for example, the fact that they drink blood. Twilight as a whole however, is a highly romanticised version of a vampire film which in result, does reduce the fear that the audience
would feel.
Let the right one in(2008)
This representation of vampires completely subverts the traditional ideas and stereotypes of vampires which are present in earlier films such as
Nosferatu. The vampire role in this film is played by a child who appears to be an innocent young girl but is not all she seems to be. The unusual
juxtaposition of combining something innocent with something evil leads the audience to feel uneasy and uncomfortable which creates that
element of fear.
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