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Figure 2: Shadow of the Vampire (2000)
A fantasy telling of the making of F.W. Murnaus 1922 Nosferatu, a symphony of horror; neither movie utilizes the pentagram in any form. In the original, an all-seeing eye appears on the cover of a book, while in this movie the director, played by John Malkovich, has covered his bedroom wall in warding signs, including a swastika.
Directed by E. Elias Merhige, written by Steven Katz. John Malkovich, Willem Dafoe, Udo Kier, Cary Elwes, Catherine McCormack. 92 min., UK, English. Black and White / Color (DeLuxe), Dolby Digital.
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