Shadow of the Vampire

Dramatisation of the relationship between director F W Murnau and the 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.