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Shadow of the Vampire

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Drama: Biographical

17/08/2002

BBC Two - Shadow of the Vampire

While filming a horror in the 1920s the director (John Malkovich) is hiding a dark secret.

While on location in Czechoslovakia to film the 1920s classic Nosferatu, director FW Murnau (John Malkovich) and actor Max Schreck (Willem Dafoe) conceal a secret from the crew.

Dramatisation of the relationship between director F W Murnau and actor Max Schreck during the filming of the 1920s silent horror classic, Nosferatu. 

On location in Czechoslovakia, the film crew believes that Schreck is adopting a keen interest in his role as the vampire. However, they are unaware of the real reason behind the actor's very convincing performance which coincides with the deaths of crew members.

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