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Nosferatu (1922) - Full Reaction (Patreon)

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2025-10-17 22:58:35
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2026-08-19 19:18:57
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My first ever silent movie and my oldest movie to date, I am pretty proud! This was much better than I expected for over 100 YEARS AGO that's insane!! There were some haunting frames! It seemed a bit disoriented at times and I really struggled reading that dang font haha!


Since this movie is "public domain" we've gone ahead and provided two versions of the full reaction. One with our standard format, and the other version as an already sync'd up reaction with the movie visible!

You can find both versions below:

I watched this movie on YouTube for free. The exact version I watch can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC6jFoYm3xs

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Nosferatu (1922) - Full Reaction - Popcorn In Bed

Watch the full reaction to Nosferatu on Popcorn In Bed.

Comments

Alex Villarreal

Any chance of covering the more recent Nosferatu versions? 🦇🕯️🎃

Rosario Cicero

This is a MAJOR victory for the pro silent film wing of the kernel klub

Michael

What platform did you watch it on

TheSingulatarian

I know you had planned on watching the 2014 remake, but "Shadow of the Vampire" (2000) would be a much better companion piece to this.

Canadianant

Nice to see everyone can get the full reaction treatment

Stick Figure Studios

Though obviously incredibly tame compared to our contemporary standards, NOSFERATU was terrifying to audiences at the time (and still manages to be pretty creepy In certain parts). It pioneered many of the tropes and techniques that we associate with horror movies to this day. F.W. Murnau (who also directed a stellar silent film called SUNRISE, which I think you would really enjoy, Cassie, as it is a tender and haunting love story) was a brilliant innovator with this unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's DRACULA. I am so pleased that you not only watched a silent movie at long last, but that you watched this one in particular. I would love to see you continue with these, perhaps next with some comedies starring Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd and the great Charlie Chaplin (one of whose movies I actually submitted when I won trivia night: CITY LIGHTS). You will find I think when viewing these classics that film is primarily a visual medium because The first filmmakers had to tell the story entirely with images (and some intertitles), more or less inventing the language of cinema as we still know it. I can't wait to watch this reaction. Also, If you're interested, there was a movie made about the making of this film called SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE that takes... well, let's just say some liberties with the historical record. :-)

Shehab Dawoud

The new one will definitely have a bigger and proper impact on you, it’s amazing. But this was a nice one to do, a first of its kind and the original adaptation of such a well-known story.

Ian A

I have never seen this. Looking forward to it. Thanks for providing the extra links! EDIT: While watching, the visuals are sooo different than any movie I've ever seen, it almost seems like parady, but nope, just 103 years old.

Rick Rodriguez

Proud of ya, Cassie! A seminal movie in film history and the horror genre. Can't wait rewatch with the reaction. Hope Pantom of the Opera gets viewed one day.

Mark Vaderr

Wow! I didn't know this would be your first reaction of the week. I can't wait to watch your reaction to this, Cassie. I am hoping that this movie will cleanse out the toxic visions of sparkling vampires from your mind and open it to what a real vampire story is all about. Lots of love to you and your family, and a belated Happy Anniversary to you and Ben!

Tyler Foster

This is a lead-in to watching the Eggers one. She is aware of the Herzog one, but there don't seem to be plans right now to watch it.

Rick Rodriguez

Great trivia, SFS. I remember Shadow of the Vampire well.

Mark Vaderr

She said that she'll be watching the 2024 version next week.

Stick Figure Studios

She's already planning to watch the 2024 film, but I keep hoping she'll watch the 1979 Werner Herzog version as well.

Mark Vaderr

Yes, indeed! Bring on "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari", "The Phantom of the Opera", and "The Lost World".

Choof

Reminder that count orlok in the 2024 remake is played by Bill Skarsgard, son of Stellen who also played pennywise in IT

Tyler Foster

FYI, if anyone is considering picking up the 1979 version on 4K UHD, make sure to AVOID the UK version produced by the BFI at all costs. It seems the transfer not only removes the film grain (an essential part of the image), but has also been "enhanced" with AI, altering the visuals. Very soon, Shout! Factory is releasing a US edition of the film on 4K, and reports are already coming in that SF has done a proper job with the remaster.

Bill Maurer

A classic is and always will be a classic. Excellent choice. Excellent

Mark Vaderr

To this day, Count Orlok is still the most frightening looking vampire in movie history. The sparkling vampires from Twilight are also frightening, but in a different way. I remember seeing images from Nosferatu when I was a child, and being scared of this movie monster, but also intrigued. Then I got to see it on video for the first time and I loved it. In 1992, the Stanford theater in Palo Alto had a one night, one showing of this film during Thanksgiving weekend. My dad came with me and we were shocked at the long line outside. We were fortunate to get in as the theater sold out. Over 1000 people were there to see it. They had an organ player and the movie was an original print from Germany! It had German subtitles, so we had an interpreter reading the subtitles to us and color tones over the film to indicate the time of day. It was an amazing movie going experience, that I will never forget.

James M

The film markings are from an old print of the film. It has aged. A restored version on Amazon looks much better, but has also been colored. I didn't find a better restored version that kept the sepia original color in my 2 minute search, but I'm sure there must be one.

Rosario Cicero

Sorry to burst your bubble but the next one MUST be Metropolis

Stick Figure Studios

@Mark: That sounds awesome. I would love to attend an event like that, watching these classic films with live musical accompaniment just as when they were first screened in the early 20th century.

James M

Hear hear!

James M

Oh but please something easier. She would love "City Lights"

Mark Vaderr

Stick Figure- It was a once in a lifetime experience. They had to delay the start of the movie so that everyone was in their seat. David Packard of Hewlett/Packard and his foundation bought and renovated the Stanford theater back in the 1990's. He was there that night and came up on the stage to talk to us about the movie, and the first thing he said was, "Who would have thought we would sell out?" The crowd erupted with applause. I have seen "Nosferatu" in theaters a couple other times, but not at all like that night.

MikeLL

Thank you so much Cassie for including a link to the exact version of the movie you watched! That's service. There are so many versions of this movie out there, I was really worried about this issue, but you took care of it. PiB is a real class act! Again, thank you! Now, on to the reaction!

Canadianant

Michael she has link to the movie on youtube as it's public domain the links are in the description

Henry Graham

Just to clarify one point, the 4k transfer on the BFI disc is one they've licensed rather than produced. I believe the contract for these Herzog discs was in place before the use of AI became apparent. I know a number of people who work at the BFI and they are not using AI upscaling or excessive grain removal for their in-house restorations.

Stick Figure Studios

@James Melton: CITY LIGHTS is not only my favorite Charlie Chaplin film, it's my favorite "silent" movie. Period. I actually submitted it as one of my five picks when I won trivia night.

Michael

Thanks didn’t start video yet

Mark Vaderr

Phantom of the Opera would be great!

Timothy Fisher

I hope you don't forget about the 1979 remake called "Nosferatu the Vampyre". More people should know about that one.

Richard Maurer

You were correct Cassie, the ‘werewolf’ was played by a uncredited hyena, a striped hyena to give the exact species.

Shad Kanyak

We have this amazing theater near Detroit called The Redford that opened in 1928. It has a Japanese design and still has its original pipe organ. The guy who typically plays it has been doing so for 50 years. He plays for the duration of silent films, or for later sound films will play known movie themes before and during intermissions.

Tyler Foster

Yes, most people who are talking about the BFI disc are all saying they felt the BFI's track record was immaculate and that it was especially disappointing given their work is normally exemplary.

Tyler Foster

I forgot to put it on the weekly update post, but I was and still am very pleased by the number of people mentioning Shadow of the Vampire (2000). Great movie.

Chris Thom

That scene of the vampire coming up the stairs was playing in the background during CiCi's big scene at the sorority in Scream 2.

Jon Johns

Choof, was he also in one of the John Wick films, without any prosthetic makeup, of course...

Mike Lemon

I don't know for sure, but I have a feeling "Wisborg" is pronounced with a V - "Visborg". Anybody familiar with armour should be familiar with the Battle of Wisby (Visby), this is probably the same. Looking- well...huh... the real Wisborg is in Wisby. What do you know.

Jon Johns

Better than the kid? I guess, a better live story in city lights, but I also love modern times... That speech is still relevant.

Jon Johns

Tyler, this is the information I constantly search for, thank you!

Neill Shaughness

So glad you're going back to the original. Nothing quite like it

Stick Figure Studios

And the shot from the end with Orlock leaning over Ellen in bed briefly appeared in INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE.

Stick Figure Studios

I revisited it again myself recently and it's still very good.

Night King01

You should watch the 1979 remake by werner herzog as well.

Stick Figure Studios

I mean, don't get me wrong. Chaplin is one of my favorite filmmakers and I think THE KID, THE CIRCUS, MODERN TIMES, THE GOLD RUSH, THE GREAT DICTATOR, MONSIEUR VERDOUX and LIMELIGHT are great as well. I'd love to see Cassie reacts to all of them at some point. That final scene in CITY LIGHTS though. Oy.

Just Plain Bob

Cassie, due to an error by the filmmakers when they changed the movie title, “Night of the Living Dead” is also in the public domain. So, if you should watch it during some future Halloween season, you could include the unblurred version for that as well. Meanwhile, I have to say that I’m very appreciative of the efforts you’ve taken this Halloween season to react to some classics as well as newer movies, all of them properly spooky. So THANK YOU!!!

Chris Thom

Yeah I noticed a few shots that reminded me a lot of Interview and Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula.

Erik Locquiao

I’m itching for season 3 of GoT

Night King01

Thats right. In my head I was thinking 89.

James M

It was fun to see you realizing the nature of silent movies. Theaters would have organs and the film had a score for the organist to play. Live organ music was the norm. I've seen one silent film in a theater with a live organist and it really was a wonderful way to see it.

Duke Pootentooter

Don't leave out Buster Keaton. Sherlock Jr. (1925) Seven Chances (1925) The General (1926) Steamboat Bill, Jr (1928)

Just Plain Bob

Cassie, during your reaction you mentioned the Francis Ford Coppola version of Dracula in which Mina is the spitting image/reincarnation of Dracula’s wife. That was the biggest departure that Coppola made from Bram Stoker’s story. In it, there is no relationship between the two other than villain and victim and, later, a bit of master and servant. There is absolutely no romantic feeling between them. When I saw Coppola’s film in the theater, it really bothered me that he made that change. There was no need for it. Thirty-odd years later, I still think it was a big mis-step on his part.

TheSingulatarian

Hope at some point you watch some of the Early Thirties Universal horror pictures. Bride of Frankenstein and Son of Frankenstein, go back and rewatch "Young Frankenstein" you'll get more of the jokes. Freaks The Invisible Man The Old Dark House Creature from the Black Lagoon Island of Lost Souls

Duke Pootentooter

Hutter tried the Carly method of avoiding fear: Hiding under a blanket.

Stick Figure Studios

It is understandable, Cassie, that you would go into it assuming that it would be entirely silent because, frankly, the term "silent movie" is kind of misleading. From the very beginning of the public exhibition of motion pictures, there has always been some kind of sound to go along with the images: usually live musical accompaniment by a pianist, an organist, a small ensemble or sometimes even a full orchestra (and often live sound effects provided by people who would do things like bang pots or use slide whistles in tandem with the actions on screen). It was when pre-recorded synchronized soundtracks came along (as you might remember from its depiction in the musical SINGING IN THE RAIN) that the so-called "talkies" were born and all movies prior were dubbed "silent" by comparison. In other words, a "silent movie" is really a misnomer, a revisionist term, something attributed to a certain kind of movie only in retrospect.

Night King01

I personally think its better than the new one. I wasnt that into the new one. It feels like all of robert eggers movies get hyped up and then I watch them and go “eh it was ok”

Night King01

Yeah he played the villain in 4

Smiley

"Oh my gosh" Cassie swore. I never thought I would hear Miss "Oh My Gosh Dang Bad A$$" swear and it was a good one too. She was just reading the text out loud, so it may not "count" but it was still amazing to hear. Worth the subscription right there.

Steve Holton

The silent treatment, I get it. 😊

Richard Maurer

Holden Hardman just uploaded a YouTube video edit for NotLD on his channel. He said he attempted to upload the entire movie but it got taken down automatically. He decided against fighting it, even though he was pretty sure he would win, because he didn’t want to risk a strike. However, from watching his video I saw he used the criterion version, which is altered, and therefore copyrighted. If he used the regular version I doubt he would have had a problem.

Damien beatty

This to me is one of the greatest movies ever made. I love it. To me the film is one of the creepiest ever made, and scarier than most films made today, not by convenient ways of today but by that beautiful German gothic style by the Great Director F.W. Murnau. This Germanic style went on to influence many movies over the more than one hundred years since this one. Great choice Cassie. Next Silent up should be "The General" (1926) by the greatest of comedians Buster Keaton.

Just Plain Bob

Hate that for him. (If that sounds sarcastic, it wasn’t intended that way.) I have the Criterion Collection version and it is the best the film has looked. That said, it’s a film that relies on that documentary feel that Romero achieved for its verisimilitude, so a cleaned up, fully restored video presentation isn’t really necessary for the story to be told properly.

Just Plain Bob

Don’t forget “The Wolf Man” with Lon Chaney, Jr. and Claude Rains.

K, Zachary

We are watching the Blackhawks game playing Canucks tonight. I see the Mammoths have like four home games in a row. They up on the Sharks now 2-0. Anyway we are going to watch this movie tomorrow. This one is a classic. We can't wait for this one

Clay F

Nope. Not really for me. I spent 1 hour-20 minutes to give it a try.

Just Plain Bob

And then “The Lodger”, Alfred Hitchcock’s version of the story of Jack the Ripper.

thomas king

U should do all the universal monster movies. Definitely do Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein

Richard Maurer

Excellent reaction to another good movie Cassie.

Ben Livingstone

Personally, I would love for Charlie Chaplin's "The Kid" be her next silent flick!

Just Plain Bob

Agree 100%. I wouldn’t go so far as to say she liked it, but I think she definitely appreciated the skill involved and its importance in film history.

Jimmie V

The '70s version of this by Werner Herzog is a full-blown art-house work of dazzling imagery and sound plus some unqiue performances. I'd check it out when you eventually have the time.

Big Lazy Dragon

This film has a bit of a tumultuous history. It was the first adaptation of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula, but because the producers did not get permission from Bram Stoker's estate, it's actually an unauthorized adaptation, and the producers made numerous changes (such as changing the name of the vampire to Count Orlok) to try to avoid copyright infringement, although they did site the novel Dracula as the source. Despite these changes, the widow of Bram Stoker successfully sued the studio over copyright violations, and a court ordered all copies of the movie to be destroyed. Despite the order, several copies of the film survived, and it is now considered a masterpiece of the horror genre.

Chris Thom

Embarrassed to admit I thought Tim Burton created that style for a long time. Didn't realize how much he took from it.

Chris Thom

For the different showings would the piano player or whoever always play the same music?

Chris Thom

Stunned silence in appreciation (jaunty piano riff plays).

Chris Thom

Always assumed if they put Bram Stoker's in the title, it meant they wouldn't depart from the book at all.

Chris Thom

Where did the word Nosferatu come from? Did they make that up?

Stick Figure Studios

It could vary from film to film and it gradually changed as time went on. Originally the solo painist would literally just improvise the music while watching the film and reacting to it (combining snatches of popular songs from the time with bits of recognizable classical music along with whatever of his/her own stuff could work for the "connective tissue"), but as the medium progressed and expanded, uniformity and repeatability was more desirable and the films would be distributed with accompanying published "cue sheets" detailing what the musician(s) should play and when (although again it was mostly a mixture of current hit tunes and classical favorites). Eventually, cinema started to gain some actual credibility as a popular art form and it began to attract the attention of serious composers who though initially wouldn't waste their time on such lowbrow dreck, saw the potential for it as a platform through which their own original work could reach mass audiences. Hence, the film score was born.

Stick Figure Studios

Yes! THE GENERAL would be great. Also, I think she'd get a huge kick out of SAFETY LAST.

Stick Figure Studios

She's done FRANKENSTEIN. I'd love to see her do the original DRACULA, WOLFMAN, MUMMY and INVISIBLE MAN.

Just Plain Bob

So did I, when I went to see it in the theater. We were both wrong. I still enjoy it immensely, for the wonderful cinematography, sets and Gary Oldman and Anthony Hopkins. It’s a shame they invented a love story and, frankly, Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves are laughably bad in it. And the juxtaposition of their acting to Oldman’s and Hopkins’ acting doesn’t do Ryder or Reeves any favors.

Stick Figure Studios

I love THE KID (and I think she would too), but my favorite Chaplin is CITY LIGHTS. I Even submitted it as one of my five picks when I won trivia night.

Stick Figure Studios

I finally got to see it in a big screen last year and it was just hypnotic.

Just Plain Bob

My understanding is that Nosferatu was a made up word (supposedly Romanian) but the term predates the movie. It’s also worth noting that, in Bram Stoker’s story sunlight doesn’t kill Dracula, it merely diminishes his power.

Stick Figure Studios

I liked the new one and I like Eggers as a director, but there's only one Herzog.

Big Lazy Dragon

It's an archaic Romanian word for 'vampire', possibly derived from the Romanian word 'nesuferitu', which means 'the offensive one'.

Ben Livingstone

Also a favorite of mine! I thought The Kid might be the best starting point for Chaplin's brand of comedy--still, you might be right.

Stick Figure Studios

Oh, I could never leave Keaton out. The man was a comic genius. (And don't forget OUR HOSPITALITY.)

Wesley White

The word means "disease-carrier" having to do with The Black Plague! It became largely popularized in the late 19th early 20th century because of Bram Stoker's Dracula! I looked it up, I always love looking up lore and backstory, hope that helps lol! 😁✌

Chris Retzlaff

The sheet music traveled with the print to my understanding...

Just Plain Bob

I read several books on the origin of the vampire and werewolf myths one Halloween season back in the early 90s. Most of the myths we know about vampires come from Eastern European beliefs. Apparently, when plagues/epidemics occurred, they blamed them on the recently deceased, believing they had arisen as the undead and made victims of the afflicted. Guillermo del Toro relied heavily on the Eastern European myths when he co-wrote the book series “The Strain.” Werewolves were also interesting. All the stuff about silver killing them and a curse being passed from one victim to another by bite is an invention of Hollywood. In the original myth, they were people that were in league with Satan and could change at will. They used cursed wolf skins to effect the change and appeared to be ordinary wolves, other than their propensity to kill and eat people. They could be killed by any means that would kill any other animal. Silver wasn’t necessary.

Stick Figure Studios

And of course the Todd Browning DRACULA with the Great Bela Lugosi. I'd love for her to watch that and then react to Tim Burton's ED WOOD.

Stick Figure Studios

@Chris: the real reason they put Stoker's name in the title was because the film was being made by Columbia Pictures and Universal Studios still owned the rights to the name DRACULA, so they couldn't just call it that. It's the same reason why a couple years later, Columbia pictures made MARY SHELLY'S FRANKENSTEIN with Kenneth Branagh.

Big Lazy Dragon

It's hard not to consider the influence this movie has had on the horror genre. It has been adapted & remade several times, and even the look of the title character Count Orlok has served as an inspiration in other media. The look of the Remans in the movie 'Star Trek: Nemesis' was inspired by Count Orlok's appearance, a vampire that resembled Count Orlok was seen on a WWII German submarine in the Season 5 episode of Angel ('What We Fight For'), and in the Disney cartoon series Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, there's a villainous vampiric robot named NOS-4-A2 (an obvious humorous play on Nosferatu).

Chris Thom

Oh interesting. Hence the plague references in the movie.

Just Plain Bob

My research (Google) indicated that its etymology was uncertain. At least one author (cited by Stoker as the originator of the term) said that it was derived from the Greek “nosophoros", meaning "disease-bearing."

Chris Retzlaff

So I needed to watch this is parts...because im not going to sugar coat this....ive seen and had to watch this numerous times in my life....its the longest movie on earth.....after 10 mins I thought ot has been 45 mins.....im glad you watched it...and first....butvthe 79...2000...2025....are all waybmore interesting then this one...I get its historic...and I appreciate it...but the more someone talks about loving it the more it sounds like they're talking themselves into loving it......this movie is a test of patience....and this isnt because its a silent film...Phantom, The Kid..any Buster Keaton...A trip to the moon....are all good...but this movie....cant wait for the 2024...its awesome

Chris Retzlaff

I like Chaplin for what it was...but I will never pass on Buster....

Chris Thom

That's a solid attempt. Good college try. I made it twenty five minutes of skipping around.

Chris Thom

Was watching an interview with John Williams and he was saying that musicians like himself who scored movies weren't taken seriously until the late 80's. Or at least that's when classical orchestras started playing those tunes.

Chris Thom

Thought Bride of Frankenstein was on the channel already?

Stick Figure Studios

It's true. I grew up in the 1980s and I can testify that it was a heyday of film music appreciation... and John Williams himself played a big part in bringing that about with his iconic score to STAR WARS.

Just Plain Bob

Stick, you mentioning Branagh’s version of Frankenstein reminded me that Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein opened in theaters today and streams on Netflix beginning Nov. 7.

TheSingulatarian

One has to be careful with "Night of the Living Dead". Restored versions, colorized versions etc. can claim copyright. You have to make sure you are posting the original version to escape copyright.

Mark Vaderr

Finally, someone besides me suggests "The Old Dark House". James Whale was great.

Rose

I hope at some point into your journey of the silent classics you react to one of the greatest: “The Passion of Joan of Arc” (1928). This masterpiece is rare and very special. The Criterion I sent has three scores but Richard Einhorn's VOICES OF LIGHT is my personal fav. Renée Maria Falconetti’s performance is absolutely spellbinding.

Stick Figure Studios

I first watched that film with the VOICES OF LIGHT score and now I can't ever watch it any other way. I loved the music so much I even bought the soundtrack CD.

Stick Figure Studios

I so want to see that movie. I'm a big Deal Toro fan and this has been a passion project of his for a long time.

Caomhan84

I hope we get to see more public domain movies so we get to watch them along with you instead of finding our own copy. It's so much easier.

Paul Ark

“What We Do It The Shadows” would be a great continuation of the spooky vampire theme, but in a radically ridiculous direction 🤣

Big Lazy Dragon

Another silent movie Cassie might enjoy is the classic 'Metropolis' from 1927.

Brian McGovern

Subtitles for Nosferatu 🎼♬🎶♪ ♬🎶♪♬🎶♪♬🎶♪♬🎶♪♬🎶♪

Clarence Newman

A Trip To The Moon (aka Voyage dans la Leune, 1902). I'd love to see her react to that. It's the first ever sci-fi movie and absolutely fascinating if you're a cinephile. It's only 15 minutes long too, so it could be part of a medley.

Clarence Newman

I'm considering your statement that "the more someone talks about loving (Nosferatu 1922) the more it sounds like they're talking themselves into loving it". This film was on my wishlist and I certainly have an affection and respect for it, but when I think about your statement, it's more accurate to say that I love Max Schreck's performance in it. He truly pulls off one of the creepiest characters in cinema history. There are a lot of other silent movies I enjoyed watching (and I've watched a lot), but beyond this one, the only others I'd recommend for Cassie would be comedies.

Clarence Newman

The Kid would be perfect for Cassie. She'd love Jackie Coogan.

Clarence Newman

Keaton was phenomenal. I *would* recommend Seven Chances ahead of that one, except for one ridiculously ill-conceived character (and I mean it was a bad idea then, not just not now), so I'll give a +1 to The General. Whether it's Keaton (various - I think he was the king), Chaplin (The Kid, City Lights), Laurel and Hardy (Big Business in particular) or Harold Lloyd (Safety Last), I really want Cassie to experience the extraordinary physical comedy these guys *had* to master because they couldn't inflect with their voices.

Clarence Newman

Just checking something. When you click on the Unblurred reaction above, the channel it takes you to is "PiB Patreon Exclusive Content", not Popcorn in Bed. I'm sure it's kosher, but I'm just checking because I'm not sure it's kosher. One can never be too careful, can one? EDIT: Actually, the link was posted by Cassie and it's unlikely that can be hijacked, so maybe it's me who's not kosher. As you were!

Chris Thom

Now that I'm 40 I think I should finally find out what kosher means and where the word originates from. But yeah, all channels have an extra channel like that for their exclusive videos.

Chris Thom

Have a feeling Tim Burton has seen that a bunch of times.

Chris Thom

I 'like' it because it has a rad title, some neat imagery, and it's famous and influential. Do I want to watch it? No, not really. God bless modern filmmaking.

Chris Thom

I've heard Freaks was very different for the time. Been wanting to see that for a while. Creature of the Black Lagoon too.

Dave

It is indeed kosher - the Patreon Exclusive Content channel was set up to host all the full length (patreon exclusive) reactions, so they can either be watched using Patreon or YouTube. Non-public events like The Butter Live events are hosted there as well. Keeps it to a limited audience.

Chris Thom

Kick A--Money, Money.

Chris Thom

Yay was hoping someone would write about that. Thank you. Was never sure if Bram Stoker invented the vampire concept or not. Thought maybe it was based on a demon from the Old Testament or something. Or Irish folklore maybe? Always wondered why Hollywood never expanded more on the bite thing in movies. Is it like a snake that releases a venom when it bites? Because just biting something doesn't really speak to disease transmission or anything like that.

Chris Thom

Wondering if the long fingers on Nosferatu inspired the weird hands in Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.

Chris Thom

Went to the city once to see the orchestra do a live scoring of scenes from both Fantasia films. Was really incredible. Still have a hard time believing it was actually live. Was thinking a lot of it had to be a recording. Those musicians are uber talented at their craft.

Chris Thom

Any idea on how they decide what becomes part of the Criterion Collection? Is it voted on?

Just Plain Bob

In Stoker’s book, Dracula drains his victims over the course of several nights. Their souls are consigned to hell and they become creatures of the night, utterly devoid of humanity. I highly recommend the book. It’s written in the literary version of found footage, cobbled together from diary entries, newspaper stories and ships captain logs. For a book written more than a hundred years ago, it’s very readable (no obscure words that are no longer in use, etc). Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a more difficult read and, to me, not as fun. But it is undeniably a fantastic piece of literature. Like the movie genre, horror literature doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Whether it’s Dracula, Frankenstein, the works of Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft (creator of “cosmic horror” and major influence on horror literature of the last 100 years) or the more recent books by Stephen King, the genre has made huge contributions to literature that can’t be ignored.

Mark White

Cassie really seems to be knocking this Horror month out the park so far. Horror fans seam happier this time round. Good selection of Horror and great reactions. Is it just me, or has Cassie picked a lot of these movies herself and there have been less polls. Which has resulted in less none horror movies, such as Blade etc? Just curious.

Joe J

I've no use at all for this one...but the 2024 version is going to scare the crap out of her. Should be a good reaction.

Just Plain Bob

It’s a company dedicated to film preservation. My guess (and that’s all it is) is that they have a small group of curators that decide which titles to pursue. Once the rights are obtained they do an incredible job of restoring the prints, almost always from the original film negatives. The only other company that I know of that does a comparable job of restoration is Synapse, which specializes in horror movies and releases a minute fraction of the content that Criterion does. Criterion has a YouTube channel in which they invite prominent actors and directors to go thru the “Criterion Closet” and select a handful of blu rays that they get to keep. As they select, they talk about what they love about the movie, reveal personal anecdotes about nostalgic events connected to the movie, etc. It’s pretty entertaining and can be used as a resource for choosing films you might want to watch yourself.

Matt Rose

You really need to do THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI now.

Richard Maurer

The only movies picked in polls were Scream 2, Carrie and Final Destination. The only movie I had any real problem with as a horror fan was Scream 2. The rest were picked by Cassie and her team. All (so far) have been at least okay (Monster Squad, Blair Witch) to excellent (The Fly, Train to Busan, Nosferatu 22).

Just Plain Bob

Mark, I think you hit the nail on the head. I believe the HUGE improvement in Halloween content is almost entirely down to Cassie choosing the movies herself, as opposed to relying on polls. I also think she’s made her most concerted effort yet to really challenge herself with classic horror films and truly scary modern horror films. And the result has been the best Halloween on record for our favorite reactor. I really appreciate the effort she’s made as well as the fact that she clearly listened to her patrons. I think almost all horror fans on the channel can’t help but be happy with the results. And, for that, we all owe her a huge THANKS!!!

Joe J

IMO Night of the Living Dead (68) is the only one worth considering for the channel. I can't think of any others that would get any views at all on YT.

Chris Thom

It's been pretty good. But I'm hoping for some newer ones now personally. It Follows could be fun.

Joe J

I certainly hope this is the only silent movie ever on the channel.

Cole Jennett

Richard you mentioned Nosferatu 22. In the update post she implied Nosferatu 24 didn’t she?

Richard Maurer

The George Lucas Family Foundation provided the main funding for the Criterion NotLD restoration, with George Romero leading the project.

Clarence Newman

And Dool. Don't forget Dool. We just need Time Machine, Creepshow and Horror of Dracula now, and we will ALL be happy. All except Chris, who has clearly gone down with a bout of recentism.

Just Plain Bob

Just look at what Cassie’s given us this season: *Duel (classic thriller; possibly the best tv movie of all time) *The Fly (classic) *The Monster Squad (PPOTM and Cassie can pick whatever she wants; I was tickled by her choice, having nostalgia for the film) *Scream 2 (solid movie, very much in keeping with the season) *Carrie (classic) *Blair Witch Project (I don’t like it/think it’s boring, but Cassie’s not responsible for our personal predilections and made a real effort with this one) *Nosferatu (classic) Yet to come: *Train to Busan (proper scary) *Nosferatu 24 (proper scary) *Final Destination (not scary, but fun and solid Halloween fare) And who knows what hidden goodies are still in store? Personally, I’m hoping for “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (the original and the ‘78 remake are both horror classics). Cassie not only stepped up to the plate this season, she blasted one home run after another (with a couple of singles tossed in).

MikeLL

This was a real hoot and a half seeing this first ever reaction to a silent. A hoot and a half. Aw, shucks, let's give it two hoots, it was a blast! Equally a blast is seeing all the comments suggesting more silents for Cassie to watch. Guys, I think it will be a while!

Just Plain Bob

Clarence, yes please to “Creepshow” and “Horror of Dracula”, but “Time Machine” is sci-fi, not horror. And no, the Morlochs aren’t enough to make it horror. It’s a classic film and I love it - I even have the blu ray in my collection - but it’s simply not a scary movie.

Clarence Newman

Strictly speaking a blasphemy, not a swear, although the ground of which the text was speaking was, in fact, damned by God - therefore descriptive rather than blasphemous. In any case, it was hardly a shizzle shizzle boing-boing. However, I still say she swore for real when Bilbo saw the ring around Frodo's neck and turned all demonic.

Clarence Newman

You're a hard man, Bob. Most of us would deem the morlocks way too scary for Cassie (well, Carly), and therefore true horror. It also qualifies by way of the same technicality that The Fly did. That film was a fictitious story about a science project that went wrong - therefore sci-fi with incidental horror elements. My case is well rested.

Just Plain Bob

One of the many things that Criterion and Synapse get right is that they try to include the director and/or cinematographer in the restoration process, making sure the color grading is correct, etc. I had no idea that Lucas was in any way involved in the NotLD restoration. But I’m frequently surprised by the films he loves - his obsession with making movies geared towards selling toys (after Empire Strikes Back, at any rate) causes me to forget sometimes what a genuine cinephile he is.

Clay F

I don't think there is a big demand for silent movies on the channel which has had one silent movie (Nosferatu 1922) in 5 years. I thought funny how at the beginning of the reaction before the movie started, she was still trying to fathom that the movie would be silent (she didn't know about the tedious organ music). I don't see a silent movie winning a poll unless of course it's a poll populated with only silent movies. I basically agree with Joe, except I could go for a silent movie once a year or so. The only silent movie that I liked was City Lights and not that much. You can appreciate the historical signficance of silent movies without wanting a reaction to them.

Richard Maurer

Cole - I purposely only mentioned films that were already done or announced in the upcoming post. She could still change her mind about Nosferatu 24. When October is over I’m planning on making a post singing Cassie’s praises, don’t you worry.

Just Plain Bob

Clarence, if by “well rested” you mean “dead as a door nail”, you’re correct. And comparing “The Fly” to “Time Machine” in terms of horror content is about on par with your championing of the film that shall not be named.

Clarence Newman

Careful with your promises, Richard. She might end the month with Critters, Basket Case and The Man With The Screaming Brain.

Clarence Newman

I believe Bob just admitted that my recommendation of The Time Machine is astute and universally welcomed within the community.

Clay F

I liked how the move had some striking creepy images, but that not enough to salvage the movie for me. I think I would have rather watched a documentary about the movie that had discussion of the movie and showed excerpts. SCORE That organ music was so tedious. I was pulling my hair out. At about the hour mark, I turned the volume down to low. I had to. I read there are good orchestral scores? I also read that fans paired the film with music by Type O Negative (gothic metal band), creating an unofficial but well-received soundtrack experience. I happened to see "Type O Negative" in concert in the early 90s as an opening act. I wasn't a fan but liked this Type O Negative song (39M views on YT): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFwYJYl5GUQ SILENT MOVIES I don't think there is a big demand for silent movies on the channel which has had only one silent movie (Nosferatu 1922) in 5 years. I don't see a silent movie winning a poll unless of course it's a poll populated only with silent movies. I could go for silent movie on channel once evey 1-2 years or so. The only silent movie I liked was City Lights and not overwhelmingly. Haven't watched that many. You can appreciate the historical significance of silent movies without really fully enjoying watching them or wanting a reaction to them.

Richard Maurer

I think Star Wars became a monster that Lucas never intended to it be. In someways he ended up becoming more a servant to it than a creator. Basically the first movie was, in the end, just a simple old school space opera, but it became so enormously popular that he had to keep retro-fitting the “saga” to make it seem a deeper, more meaningful story than it was ever meant to be.

Just Plain Bob

It is. I agree 💯 that it should get a reaction, along with “Forbidden Planet” and several other sci-fi classics. But not as a horror offering. And “Basket Case” is a Frank Henenlotter classic on par with the immortal “Frankenhooker.” Never has early 80s era 42nd Street been shown to better effect. And “The Man with the Screaming Brain” stars cinematic legend Bruce “The Chin” Campbell, the best actor and biggest movie star of his generation. In fact, throw in “Street Trash” and you’d have a triple header truly worthy of finishing off the Halloween season.

Joe J

For me, every year is always some hits, some misses. Cassie has picked a good selection this year, probably better than having more polls. I do want more 50s, 60s, and 70s horror next year.

Richard Maurer

Clarence not a horror fan - Critters and especially Basket Case are good horror films, you casual. I’d be fine with those.

Just Plain Bob

My sentiments exactly. I’ve read one of his Star Wars script drafts and, despite his later claims, I think it was intended as a one off. He built the lore as he went along and it shows, sometimes to creepy effect (Luke and his sister making out). It’s really a shame because he might’ve made some really interesting films instead of having to feed the beast.

Stick Figure Studios

I hope it's not, Joe. Some of the greatest films ever made are silent movies and there are a number of silent classics that I know both Cassie and a sizeable portion of her patrons would really enjoy if she/they just gave them a chance. NOSFERATU may not be an easy watch for many people, but Chaplin, Keaton and Lloyd are. Plus, like anything, the more one is exposed to them, the easier it gets to watch them, the more familiar one is with their form and style, the less bias against them one has. Don't forget that Cassie herself was initially uncomfortable with "older" movies, but that has changed significantly in the several years that she's done this channel.

Clarence Newman

Now that made me laugh, Richard. I've never been called a 'casual' before. Then again, I was already laughing at Bob's suggestion that Bruce Campbell was the 'biggest movie star of his generation'. If he wasn't still alive, Chevy Chase would be turning in his grave.

Joe J

Once every 103 years works for me, lol.

Popcorn In Bed

hahahaha that should not have made me lol as much as it did

Clarence Newman

Joseph. I'm beginning to think you're not a fan of silents.

James M

With 10 seconds of Google and another minute reading you will know the definition of "kosher". I gotta say it takes a bit of chutzpa to admit not knowing and maybe some people might think you are schmuck but I don't think so. We can't all be mavens and anyone who puts you down just for not knowing a word is a real putz. Happy Googling!

Stick Figure Studios

CITY LIGHTS is not only my favorite Chaplin movie, but my favorite silent movie. Period. I can't watch that final scene without crying. I even submitted it as one of my five picks when I won trivia night. Like most people Gen X or younger, I also used to struggle with silent movies back when I had very little experience with them, but (not unlike Cassie herself with older films) the more of them I watched and the more I learned about film history, the more I came to appreciate and genuinely enjoy them. I'd like to see many more on the channel. I don't really care about the frequency, but I hope it is significantly more often than just one every other year. I actually believe there are a number of silent movies that both Cassie and a sizeable portion of her audience would really enjoy if she/they just gave them a chance.

Richard Maurer

Clarence - still going on about that “Time Machine is a horror film” dead issue. Just like fetch, it’s never going to happen ( Carly excluded).

Clarence Newman

Big Business (1928) - Laurel & Hardy. I think that or Seven Chances (provisionally) is my favourite.

Richard Maurer

I’ve got to say, every time l’ve watched a silent, into it or not, I’ve had trouble staying awake. Maybe it’s the organ music?

Stick Figure Studios

@Clarence: Not only would I like to see her react to A TRIP TO THE MOON, but I'd love to see her watch the Martin Scorsese movie HUGO about Melies himself. It would make an excellent companion piece.

James M

You might like "The General" more, or "The Gold Rush". Of course they will always have a musical score and most of the time that will be an organ. If organs bother you for some reason it may be harder to appreciate the movie. But I have to take exception to the "historical" idea. They are great films, not history you are obligated to learn. If you don't enjoy them they are just like any other film you don't enjoy.

Popcorn In Bed

in this one-how was there that connection with ellen and count orlock-how could she “feel him” or know he was hurting hutton

Joe J

I would like Cassie to put the question to her paid patrons, IMO the overwhelming response would be "No" to more silent films. Only by asking can we know.

Just Plain Bob

Cassie, yes it is. Frankenstein had a profound effect of Guillermo del Toro and it was a passion project of his. I’m very very interested to see the results.

Stick Figure Studios

In some ways, Keaton was even funnier and more formally audacious than Chaplin was, but he couldn't stir my soul the way Chaplin does. Both are brilliant in different ways, but while Keaton could make you laugh, Chaplin could make you laugh AND cry.

Popcorn In Bed

i searched too-didn’t want to do the colorized version

Joe J

From a business view-point, who exactly is the big audience for silent films on YT, lol?

Clarence Newman

I am once again grossly misquoted. I never said it was a horror film, Richard. I'm saying it has horror elements and would fit nicely into the Scary But Not Too Scary parameters of Cassie's October schedule. Unlike you Brethren of the Wicker Man radicals, my goal is to gently entertain Cassie with measured soul-goosings that will give her a mild cheek-flush or two. Time Machine is a prime candidate.

Clarence Newman

Business schmisness. Cassie is loaded and can afford to dip her toe in the outlying pools. Vive la varietay!

Just Plain Bob

Thank you for NOT reacting to a colorized version. People should respect the filmmakers vision of the film. Granted, they had no choice back then but I have no doubt that Murnau designed his shots with the black and white aesthetic in mind.

Clarence Newman

Agreed, as long as you can only vote if you've commented on the Nosferatu post. We don't want none of them recentists getting in on it.

Joe J

Excuse me for bringing up the sordid topic of money...what was I thinking. 😆

Clay F

James, you make a good point, but I do watch pre-1950 movies (silent and not silent) to better understand the time. I enjoy history. I also watch pre-1950 movies to see charismatic actors. But I am not big on the stage play acting style of pre-1950. Also, prefer modern production quality. I like organ music but not tedious organ music.

Duke Pootentooter

I like Chaplin a lot, but his sentimentality sometimes goes a bit over the line for my taste. Keaton was known as "Old Stone Face" because his mouth was often held in a neutral position, but he expressed a ton of emotion with just his eyes. Keaton's creativity with stunts and camerawork were ahead of its time. It was live-action Looney Tunes 30 years before the cartoons.

Joe J

I would like a reaction to "Village of the Damned" (1960), the sequel, "Children of the Damned" (1964) is even more disturbing. Cassie would just love both films, lol.

Richard Maurer

This is why when people compare Star Wars to LotR it makes me laugh. SW started as a simple script, while LotR had so much story they couldn’t even fit it all in three movies, and that’s not counting the all the ancillary stories and all the lore.

Richard Maurer

Clarence - not a horror film = not a Halloween film.

Chris Retzlaff

Great answer....!! I was asked if I ate anything specifically Kosher ever...I said yes...my girlfriend...I dont know who was confused after that

Just Plain Bob

Anyone that tries to compare the two simply has no idea about the creative process that took place. Star Wars was a hit that generated sequels and prequels, and then more sequels (most of them bad IMO). LOTR was a single cohesive story that required Tolkien to generate almost 10,000 pages of backstory just so he could tell the primary story properly. As an act of artistic creation, it stands virtually alone in size, scope and quality.

Richard Maurer

Bob - thank you. The only thing worse is Harry Potter fans trying (and failing) to compare HP to LotR. I’m not a violent man, but some people……… ;-)

Just Plain Bob

Don’t get me started on that Harry Potter crap… it’s like comparing a pre-k kids refrigerator art to the Sistine Chapel.

Gray

I ended up putting it on 1.25 - 1.5 speed to make it through, think the organ music will haunt me forever

Gray

Fair play in being engaged the whole film something I admit i struggled with. I'm sure at the time it was pretty scary and being over 100 years old it's quite something to see how cinema has changed in that time. To be honest I did stick this on a faster playback speed but I still think that organ music is gonna haunt me forever, it's like playing tetris back in the day and having the tune stuck in my head afterwards. Although not a silent film i'd like to see All Quiet on the Western Front from 1930 before you watch the most recent one which i'm sure you will at some point.

Mike Lemon

I think they make a salve for that.

Stick Figure Studios

@Bob: I think FINAL DESTINATION is scary (and I'm sure Cassie will think so). In a sense, it's scarier than many horror films because it's about something real, something universal and something inevitable: our mortality.* *And yes, I realize a lot of horror films (and just art in general) is about that, but usually it's handled indirectly, through metaphor or subtext. The FD films deal with it explicitly. It's one of the reasons I like them.

Stick Figure Studios

@Clarence: At this point I think Cassie might actually be more knowledgeable and educated in film that most of her followers.

Stick Figure Studios

METROPOLIS was a huge influence on the sci-fi genre (especially STAR WARS and BLADE RUNNER).

Stick Figure Studios

Maybe her followers should consider expanding their own cinematic horizons just as she has been doing.

Chris Thom

Yeah, this is one I'd rather see clips of in a doc that ties it together with other movies, and German Expressionism style, and the horror genre, or whatever else. Something to give it some context.

Chris Thom

You getting drunk on those hoots and shucks. Put them down for a minute for a breather.

Chris Thom

Seems like Gotham was designed from it as well. Comics and movies.

Stick Figure Studios

FREAKS is a surprisingly disturbing film... and not just for its day but even for now.

Chris Retzlaff

Clay....your crazy.....You weren't a Fan of Type O negative.....🤣....Peter Steele....Girlfriends Girlfriend......!!Black No 1 !!...She's got a date at midnight...with Nosferatu....oh.baby...Lilly Munster ain't got nothing on you......Type O is fall music

Arturo

Cassie and Carly should watch Dracula 2000. Not the greatest movies of the genera, but with a interesting ending they might appreciate, and it's not a scary movie, Carly could watch it no problem, what do you think?

Smiley

The word "Damn" came out of her mouth. Good enough for me.

Chris Thom

Oh it's a religious thing. Think I first heard it in a stoner show or movie and I thought it was a play on Kush, as in weed, like "right on that's kush weed." Lol. But then then I saw it on a pickle jar and didn't get it.

Clay F

I saw RIP in the comments of that YouTube video (Black No. 1 ) for Peter Steele. The line “Black, Black, Black, Black No. 1” is a catchy line. Plus, good guitar.

Stick Figure Studios

Absolutely, Chris. Also BRAZIL, DARK CITY, THE MATRIX, THE FIFTH ELEMENT and even THE HUDSUCKER PROXY.

Chris Thom

If that's the one with James Woods, wasn't it kind of terrible?

Chris Thom

Peter Steele sounds like such a p*rn name. Lol. But no disrespect. RIP if he did pass.

Arturo

Nop, that's Vampires (1998).

Chris Thom

Thanks for providing such an entertaining channel, and a fun forum below, Cassie! Always a good time. Never imagined I'd get so much enjoyment from a single reaction channel but I do. Plus I learn a lot here. Have never once regretted being a Patron and subscriber. Hope you're still having a good time with it, too and reaping the benefits for yourself and the fam. Congrats!

2-Can

She’s ready to pair ‘Le voyage dans la lune’ (A Trip to the Moon)(1902) with Scorsese’s Hugo (2011).

Adam Simoneau

Definitely check out the Netflix series "Dracula" from a few years ago. The one starring Claes Bang. It's only three episodes long, but really well done.

James M

Nope it's not Vampires, but in the interest of transparency it's the one with substantially worse reviews than Vampires.

Clay F

Dracula (2000) IMBb 4.9, Metacritic 26%, RT 19%, RT Audience 39%, Letterboxd 2.3/5

Clay F

This is the third time I have posted this. --I was hoping she would react to the strong 2nd “10 Cloverfield Lane.” --Less than 1% difference between Scream 2 and 10 Cloverfield Lane. SBNTS Sequel Poll. 1. Scream 2 – 588 2. **10 Cloverfield Lane – 552** 3. Doctor Sleep – 482 4. Blade 2 – 432 5. Split – 405 6. 28 Weeks Later – 343 7. Halloween 2 – 306 8. Underworld 2 – 268 9. Alien 3 – 232 10. Tremors 2 – 210 11. Nightmare on Elm Street 2 – 153 12. Poltergeist 2 – 132

Clay F

As you may recall, Duel got a reaction b/c she decided to react to the top 3 in the Spielberg poll. Empire of the Sun lost to Duel by only 5 votes. I wanted Empire of the Sun, but loved watching Duel for the first time and liking it. I liked Duel better than the 2nd place A.I. As can be seen below, Duel and Empire of the Sun were in the top 4 that dominated the Spielberg poll. As can be seen, Empire of the Sun lost to Duel by a mere 5 votes. SPIELBERG POLL 1. Bridge of Spies (2015) -- 268 2. A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) – 255 *3. Duel (1971) – 243 *4. Empire of the Sun (1987) – 238 5. The Color Purple (1985) – 170 6. Always (1988) – 154 7. Amistad (1997) – 153 8. The Fablemans (2022)) – 113 9. 1941 (1979) – 97 10. The Adventures of Tintin (2011) – 85 11. The Sugarland Express (1974) – 46 12. The BFG (2016) – 32

Arturo

I said it was "not the gratest movie of the genera". But could Carly watch it? Mabey next October?

Chris Thom

George Melies. All those old films were on HBO Max for a while. Hugo was fantastic.

Chris Thom

I don't think I've seen that one. Vaguely remember one with that singer Aaliyah around the time. Right before she died I think. Also saw some true crime dox on Reelz about a guy that got obsessed with the movie and committed some bizarre crimes over it.

2-Can

Clarence and Stick - I’m with you on Cassie seeing both A Trip to the Moon and Hugo (wish I found this thread before posting this afternoon). I think she would be glad she saw Hugo.

Arturo

That might be The Queen of the Damned (2002) The one I was asking to, maybe, pencil in for October 2026, is this one. https://youtu.be/WYXa8faoyGo And possibly be Carly "safe" since she has express, in the past, not having watch a Dracula movie.

Clay F

I looked up those numbers and I was like wow — Arturo apparently is not wrong when he says it’s not the greatest movie - at least according to the reviews. I have not seen the movie so have not formed my own opinion. A question: Are a good ending and Carly safe reasons enough to watch a bad movie?

Arturo

It is FREE, you can watch it on YouTube and is only 1h 30min. You can watch it while updating Windows 25H2 or instaling Tiny11 on a old computer @ 4AM

Stick Figure Studios

I like DRACULA 2000 (It was the film that introduced me to Gerard Butler), but I can admit that it's not very good and probably doesn't deserve a reaction.

Stick Figure Studios

Yeah, Keaton's stuntwork and the staging of his comic set pieces were unsurpassed. If One only wanted to laugh, you could really do no better than Keaton. Chaplin was definitely more sentimental than Keaton, but the older I get, the less problems I have with sentiment. Indeed, I think some of the greatest filmmakers of all time were sentimental (Chaplin, Ford, Capra, Disney, Spielberg, etc).

Nick Ireland

This movie wasn't silent enough for me. Couldn't cope with the organ music so kinda skimmed through the second half. Still kinda cool to see though! I know lots of filmmakers list this as one of their favourite movies. Excited for your reaction to the 2024 version.

Clarence Newman

You have a point, Smiley. Normally, she would change the entire word to "gosh-darn".

Mark White

When you post a quick comment/question, thinking you may get a couple of reply’s and likes but get 20 plus reply’s! Wish I could reply to everyone, but work is crazy at the mo! Everyone makes some really good points and some good suggestions plus the usual banter from Richard, Clarence and Bob which I love. 😆 I think to sum up, Cassie has clearly made a big effort this October and we thank her for that. There are still so many great movies to watch as well. I mean we still haven’t finished October yet, so there could be a surprise or two round the corner. 🫰😱😆

Clarence Newman

The correct billing is "Clarence, Bob and Richard", Mark; a bit of alphabetical decorum please. Bob might complain, but don't forget that his official first name is "Just". And I do not consider it banter. I consider it a constant battle between my unassailable logic and the ganja-soaked ravings of two laboratory-created nocturnals. Someone's gotta do it, you know.

Richard Maurer

Clarence - Your concern with billing shows a deep-seated insecurity, and a narcissistic need to make yourself the center of attention. Never change, be true to yourself.

Clarence Newman

Total bitchin rock star from Mars, my friend. I may send Cassie a Clarence plushie for her next live.

Christian Becker

The one from the BBC? That was a mixed bag for me. First part was great, the second also very good but the third part didn't do it for me. Nice twist, but I didn't like the direction they went. But it IS a good watch.

Christian Becker

A nice follow up for this one would be Shadow of the Vampire (2000) with Malkovich and Dafoe.

K, Zachary

The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari (1920) silent German horror film. One of the Top 100 horror movies ever made.

Clay F

What do you think about Nosferatu (1922)? Did you rewatch all 80 minutes this time (with her reaction)?

Clay F

Thanks Arturo. I may put it on in the background. Stick -- can watch for FREE while multi-tasking but maybe doesn't deserve a coveted reaction slot -- I don't know. Horror experts: What are good Carly safe horror movies?

Cole Jennett

I think it’s time to give up on trying to find October movies that are Carly speed. She’s content not to watch any.

K, Zachary

We did actually Clay I actually liked it. It was fun to have her read the words instead of us putting on our glasses. The new one though I think she will like better, just because she will understand it better. I could be wrong. She obviously liked this one. She did make this a lot more fun. The original is burned in my brain as such a classic.

Mark Vaderr

Cassie, your reaction to this movie was marvelous. Unfortunate that this version had difficult subtitles and short clips of them too. It was fun looking at you marvel at the effects of the time. Count Orlok is the most frightening vampire I've ever seen. Yes, the ending is abrupt, and it does go against vampire lore that sunlight will kill a vampire. This movie is spectacular and a must see for all. I'm glad you saw it and were caught up in it. Also, congratulations to Brigham Young on winning The Holy War Game last night.

Old As Dirt Bert

But don't forget Buster Keaton. The General, Steamboat Bill Jr, Seven Chances - all great silents with romance, action, comedy, adventure and more.

Old As Dirt Bert

Regarding the music - back then it wasn't a soundtrack, it was someone in the theater playing an organ or piano live along with the film. Sometimes they had sheet music, but sometimes they composed what they liked (and could play). Many theaters were vaudeville houses that may have had an orchestra pit. The best theaters could raise an organ on a platform and play a short concert while the theater was being occupied before the film. My great aunt was one of those piano players in Chicago until the late 1920's.

Clay F

Makes sense. Glad you like it Zachary.

Chris Thom

Yay just found it for 'free' on prime. Haven't seen it yet.

Richard Maurer

Vampires (98) while not a great movie is certainly worth a watch. It leans towards the action genre side (kind of like From Dusk till Dawn). The basic premise is about a vampire hunting crew sponsored by the Catholic Church.

Richard Maurer

And Vampires is a real horror movie therefore Carly couldn’t watch it. As Cole said above, we need to get past the idea of Carly watching horror. She could only get through a weak-sauce “horror” movie like What Lies Beneath by hiding under a blanket. Why would anyone think she can handle a real horror movie?

Tyler Hale

We need more silent films here.

Mohammed Alshahrani

Please consider offering more unblurred reactions for patrons! Cassie’s reactions are genuinely entertaining — they’re the main reason many of us (me for sure) watch. It would be great to see what she’s reacting to without the blur. Cassie, Ben, think about it.

JAKH

She should definitely watch "Shadow of the Vampire" before the 2024 remake of "Nosferatu", and maybe end the month with re-watches of "Hotel Transylvania" and "Hotel Transylvania 2"

keoma songs

Sorry I'm just getting around to this, inspired by the YouTube version But in case anyone hasn't mentioned it ... My layperson understanding that could be wrong is that while Nosferatu (1922) is in the public domain, there are still copyrighted editions whereby a company or individual did a restoration, added unique music, did unique translations and replaced text cards, etc etc ... All that work can be and often is copyrighted. So a silent print from 100 years ago that's been transferred with no changes long enough ago might be fine to show, or versions taken from public domain DVD or Blu-ray compilations might be fine, there's risks involved in other versions. Please be careful regarding these issues, I know it's easy to confuse what is and isn't copyrighted with materials out in the public domain.

fastecp1

The Phantom of the Opera (1925), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923), both starring the great "Man of a Thousand Faces" Lon Chaney Sr., and Metropolis (1927), would be my first three pics.

Tommymctomflynn

I’m pretty sure Cassie cursed all the patrons at the very beginning of this video… ? I guess we’ll all have to see.

Clay F

NOSFERATU (1922) | FULL MOVIE REACTION has 30k views on YT after 1 day. Not too bad.

Stephen Dias

I finally got around to watching this one. This was also my first real silent movie (from that era), although I'd seen parts referenced in other movies. Some of the exaggerated movements and facial expressions were unintentionally hysterical. Some scenes and effects were very well done. Yes, whoever played the organ for that length of time deserves a medal. Now that Cassie has seen this, she might get a kick out of Mel Brooks' Silent Movie. When I first started watching this, I was trying to sync it with the kinda colorized movie on Amazon Prime, which has different subtitles and music; it didn't sync up well. Luckily, I soon discovered that I didn't need to do that with this one.

Walter

I have decided that any silent film I watch going forward must be watched with Cassie. I loved the running commentary and narration.

JPDotCom23

Technically, this movie shouldn't really be around, it was ordered destroyed because it ripped off Bram Stoker's 'Dracula', but I'm glad it was saved, I think it's a great piece of entertainment, Max Schrek (Inspriation for Christopher Walken's 'Batman Returns' character) did a fantastic job.