Shadow of the Vampire (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2000, Shadow of the Vampire is a drama and horror film directed by E. Elias Merhige, running about 92 minutes. “An Unspeakable Horror. A Creative Genius. Captured For Eternity.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Director F.W. Murnau makes a Faustian pact with a vampire to get him to star in his 1922 film "Nosferatu."
Who’s in it. Shadow of the Vampire stars John Malkovich as F. W. Murnau, Willem Dafoe as Max Schreck, Udo Kier as Albin Grau and Cary Elwes as Fritz Arno Wagner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Shadow of the Vampire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow of the Vampire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow of the Vampire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow of the Vampire (2000)?
- In US, Shadow of the Vampire is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shadow of the Vampire worth watching?
- Shadow of the Vampire holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadow of the Vampire?
- Shadow of the Vampire stars John Malkovich, Willem Dafoe, Udo Kier, Cary Elwes and Catherine McCormack.