Nosferatu (1922) is a seminal horror movie and one of the first examples of a vampire on film. Not only is it the inspiration for Robert Eggers’ 2024 adaptation, but it’s a worthy watch in its own right. Originally an unofficial Dracula adaptation, Nosferatu hews closely to Bram Stoker’s original story with some key changes that have resulted in Nosferatu becoming its own side franchise. Count Orlock is one of the most iconic movie vampires ever, likely only bested by Dracula himself when it comes to pop culture recognizability, and Nosferatu is still arguably the greatest vampire film ever.