The Witch Daily Show January 29 2025 - Nosferatu
Jan 29, 2025
Dive into the eerie world of 'Nosferatu' and its chilling ties to post-WWI trauma. Discover how Count Orlok reshapes the vampire archetype and contrasts with modern horror. Explore insights into the new moon in Aquarius, enhancing social connections. Learn to manage ego during Jupiter's retrograde and elevate your psychic abilities with tips from 'Bohemian Magic.' Experience the transformational power of meditation and nature's guidance to foster personal growth and clarity.
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Nosferatu's Occult History
- Nosferatu (1922) was inspired by World War I horrors and the rise of occultism.
- Director F.W. Murnau, producer Albin Grau, and star Max Schreck, all war veterans, incorporated occult themes.
Vampires and Christianity
- Modern vampire depictions often use a Christian lens, with crucifixes and sunlight as weaknesses.
- However, Nosferatu was the first film to show a vampire dying from sunlight.
Max Schreck: Vampire?
- Rumors circulated that Max Schreck, Nosferatu's star, was a real vampire.
- This inspired a film about the making of Nosferatu, starring Willem Dafoe.
