The must-see movies that have defined a century of European cinema, as chosen by the Observer’s film writers
July 2015
Nosferaaarghtu: why they shouldn't remake Dracula's best film outing
Fans must resign themselves to directors wanting another crack at the classics. But there are some movies so definitive – and so of their time – they oughtn’t to be resurrected
The skull robbers: how celebrity culture lost its head
Colin Dickey
The robbing of Nosferatu director FW Murnau’s grave may have had occult motives. But as with Goya or Beethoven, it’s probably just extreme autograph hunting
Nosferatu director's head stolen from grave in Germany
The skull of legendary vampire film director FW Murnau was reported missing from his family plot, as some speculate possible occult motives for theft
December 2013
The Guide's review of 2013
2013 DVD & Blu-ray round-up
Lifeforce | Dial M For Murder | Phantom Of The Opera | Mabuse The Gambler | Breaking Bad | Nosferatu | Arrow
November 2013
This week's new DVD & Blu-ray
JFK, out this week on DVD & Blu-ray
Short Term 12, Philomena, Thor: The Dark World: this week's new films
October 2013
The devil's work: gothic films at the BFI
From Nosferatu to Twilight, gothic films have explored what frightens us – and why we are willing victims of our fear. A few days before Halloween, and as the BFI begins a nationwide season, Michael Newton is seduced by horror, sex and satanism
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror – review
FW Murnau’s unauthorised 1922 adaptation of Dracula inspired countless thriller storytellers after him, including Hitchcock, writes Peter Bradshaw
What you should watch this week
Why you should go to the BFI Gothic film season - video
Film blog
Film quiz: Vampires
Film blog
Top 10 horror movies
October 2010
The 25 best horror films of all time
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror: No 7 best horror film of all time
