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Shadow of the Vampire

2000 · Movie · 92 min
C

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During the filming of the classic silent horror film Nosferatu, the director insists on unparalleled realism. He claims his lead actor, who never appears out of character and is only filmed at night, is a extreme method actor. The crew begins to suspect the actor might actually be the vampire he portrays.

Details

Released
30 August 2000
Country
Luxembourg, United Kingdom, United States
Language
English, German, Luxembourgish
Runtime
92 min
Rated
R
Budget
$8.0M
Box office
$8.3M
Awards
4 wins, 5 nominations

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F. W. Murnau

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Max Schreck

Udo Kier

Udo Kier

Albin Grau

Cary Elwes

Cary Elwes

Fritz Arno Wagner

Catherine McCormack

Catherine McCormack

Greta Schröder

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Gustav von Wangenhein

Aden Gillett

Aden Gillett

Henrik Galeen

Awards & nominations

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1 major award won · 4 wins from 9 nominations across 7 ceremonies

Independent Spirit Awards 2001 Best Supporting Male Willem Dafoe Winner
Golden Globe Awards 2002 Best Supporting Actor Willem Dafoe Nominee
Academy Awards 2001 Best Makeup and Hairstyling Ann Buchanan, Amber Sibley Nominee
Academy Awards 2001 Best Supporting Actor Willem Dafoe Nominee
Independent Spirit Awards 2001 Best Cinematography Lou Bogue Nominee
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2001 Best Supporting Actor Willem Dafoe Nominee
Bram Stoker Award 2001 Best Screenplay Steven Katz Winner
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards 2001 Best Supporting Actor Willem Dafoe Winner
Show all 9 awards across 7 ceremonies

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