Nosferatu (1922) + LIVE Organ

Join us to celebrate this 1922 silent classic. As a special Halloween treat, the film will be accompanied by live music courtesy of maestro Donald Mackenzie, played on a genuine Compton cinema organ—one of the few surviving original working cinema pipe organs in the country.The evening will begin with a 20-minute introduction discussing the association between the organ and horror films, and the pivotal role organists played in the silent film era. Following this, the screening of "Nosferatu" will provide 90 minutes of spine-tingling entertainment, showcasing the organ's dramatic and atmospheric capabilities. This event is part of the Organ+ Festival, a series of events taking place in and around the University of Westminster. Featuring an accessible program that explores the organ in dialogue with other elements—whether instruments, voice, words, or films—these concerts celebrate this evocative and powerful instrument. Nosferatu (1922) is a silent horror film directed by F.W. Murnau, widely regarded as a pioneering masterpiece in the genre. This unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula tells the eerie tale of Count Orlok, a vampire who spreads terror and death as he relocates from his remote Transylvanian castle to the fictional German town of Wisborg. The film is renowned for its haunting atmosphere, expressionistic cinematography, and Max Schreck's unforgettable portrayal of the nightmarish Count Orlok.Nosferatu (1922) + LIVE Organ showing at: October 25, 7:30 pm

Location: Regent Street Cinema307 REGENT ST. , LONDON, W1B 2HW1

2024-10-25T19:30:00+01:00PT1H37M2024-10-25T21:27:00+01:00188Nosferatu (1922) + LIVE Organ"