Nosferatu is a silent horror film released in 1922, directed by F.W. Murnau. It is an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel Dracula, featuring the eerie vampire Count Orlok, portrayed by Max Schreck. The film is notable for its expressionist style and innovative cinematography, which helped establish many conventions of the horror genre. The story follows Thomas Hutter, a real estate agent who travels to Transylvania to meet Count Orlok. Upon discovering Orlok's true nature, Hutter realizes he has unleashed a terrifying force upon his hometown, leading to a series of chilling events. Nosferatu remains a landmark in film history and a classic of early cinema.