Seeing F.W. Murnau’s 1922 classic silent film “Nosferatu” for the first time is a rite of passage for horror fans, and it can be eye-opening to realize how many key building blocks of the genre were established more than 100 years ago. It’s an immersive experience, especially for anyone who gets to see it with live musical accompaniment — as I did several years ago — making it even more powerful.
“Nosferatu” clearly made a strong impression on filmmaker Robert Eggers, who’s been talking about remaking it since the success of his 2015 debut film “The Witch,” and his new version (opening in theaters on Christmas Day) is nearly as mesmerizing as Murnau’s.
