Nosferatu And Dracula Comparison

Directed by F.W. Murnau, Nosferatu: a Symphony of Horror, and Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, are silent films originated from the 1920's. Throughout Sunrise, two young lovers rekindle their romance while Nosferatu is a horror adaptation of Bram Stoker’s, Dracula. While they differ in genre, both are similar in that they consist of a young couple who encounter a threatening situation. The element of space becomes an interesting aspect relevant to both films as it helps to foresee the events of what is to come from the plot. In Nosferatu, enclosed spaces evoke feelings of uneasiness and provide a sense of no escape. In Sunrise, the open spaces provide hope regarding the romance of the couple. Furthermore, the surroundings in particular spaces appear to relate to the …show more content…
The woman from the city is the reason the conflict between the couple arises, the plot stems from her. After the woman asks the man to drown his wife, he breaks free from her embrace to ponder the idea. It is once the woman grabs him again that he surrenders, establishing how powerful she is just by touch. The status of the two is evident when they are physically close as well. When the man is in her arms, he is in the weaker and more vulnerable position seeing as he lies beneath her. It is as if even if he could not escape even if he wanted to. The mysterious woman continues to demand the man to follow her requests while she is always either on top of him, or grazing his face with her hand. This romantic scene suggests that the woman from the city will continue to take control of the man, as long as she can persuade him in person where they occupy a space of just themselves. Throughout the rest of the film, there is no reminder of this mysterious woman as the husband and wife wander the city. Therefore, it is likely the audience can safely assume the woman's influence over the man will