Nosferatu: Eine Symphonie des Grauens (Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror), directed by F.W. Murnau in 1922, was an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The silent film introduced the world to the haunting and eerie portrayal of Count Orlok, leaving a lasting impact on the horror genre and becoming a timeless classic. Its use of shadow and atmosphere set a standard for vampire films, influencing countless subsequent works in the realm of horror cinema.