In 1925, a German court tried to drive a stake through the heart of Nosferatu.
Florence Stoker, widow of Dracula author Bram Stoker, had sued over the unauthorized adaptation, and the court ordered every copy of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 film destroyed. By that time, prints had traveled beyond the court’s reach, and like the vampire at its center, the film rose from the grave to become one of the most celebrated horror films ever made.
At 7PM on Saturday, the North Bend Theatre presents Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror on the big screen, with live accompaniment by Northwest musician Danny Kolke on keyboard.
Before recorded soundtracks, silent films relied on live musicians to build suspense, terror, and wonder. Kolke’s performance brings that tradition back, turning Count Orlok’s nightmare voyage into a one-night-only event.
“There may be no better film for Halloween,” said Beth Burrows, owner of the North Bend Theatre. “Thanks to Danny Kolke’s live accompaniment, we get to experience it the way it was meant to be a talented musician at the keyboard and cinema’s greatest vampire on the screen.”
Event Details
- Film: Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922), directed by F.W. Murnau
- Live accompaniment: Danny Kolke, keyboard
- Venue: North Bend Theatre
- Date and time: Saturday, October 31, 7PM
- Tickets: https://northbendtheatre.com
Whether you’re a horror fan, a film history buff, or just want a memorable October night out, this is a rare chance to see cinema’s most famous undead survivor with a live score
