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Nosferatu, the 1922 F.W. Murnau masterpiece, returns in yet another guise, this time from November Fire Productions. Mastered from a gorgeous 35mm print, and given a new soundtrack by Hobgoblin.
A film
oriented project band. Hobgoblin features members from some very well known metal
and experimental outfits such as Skinlab, art-punk-noise-ambient legends
Neurosis, and old school thrashers Sacrilege B.C., this "new" version
of Nosferatu features actual dialog, and a storyline that more closely
follows Bram Stoker's novel. I can hear the purists now, screaming away like they've been staked
through the heart. But never fear. This version may have tongue firmly
planted in cheek, yet still remains absolutely respectful to the fact
that they are tampering with hallowed source material. The brainchild
of November Fire founder Strephon Taylor, who has expanded his t-shirt
and merch empire into a music label and film company, and two years in
the making (it's a slow process when most of your repertory company is
on the road laying the sonic beat-down to heavy music lovers) this
version of Nosferatu is perfect for cracking a beer open to, and having
a plain ole' good time. The voice cast is hilarious, and the music
perfectly moody.
Mr. Taylor has been obsessed with all things horror his entire life, while also possessing a self-deprecating sense of goofy humor. This is a labor of love, and highly recommended to those who like to be terrified while simultaneously having their funny bone tickled here and there. Some may recognize Mr. Taylor's name as an artist, who has worked for luminaries such as the legendary John Pound (Wacky Packs) and had gallery shows in cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City.
When asked about what it was like laying dialog over the venerable film, Strephon said "The most surprising thing is, when we went to record the voice overs, we realized while reading the title cards over the actors, there was not nearly enough dialog. They talk much much more than the title cards read. So, to flesh it out, I went and adapted it more closely to the novel Nosferatu was "inspired" by, Bram Stoker's Dracula, which gave me the word count I needed. It was fun, I just hope people enjoy it and I don't get lynched for tweaking such an important piece of cinema history. I promise, it was all in good fun, and that I love this film with all my black little heart. There's no way I could have spent two years on this if I wasn't somewhat obsessed with the material to begin with. Long live F.W. Murnau and Max Schreck!"
November Fire's Nosferatu will hopefully soon be making it's way to a festival near you, and a dvd release date will soon be announced, as well as a soundtrack release. And yes, there are more plans to overhaul and deflower other silent classics in the near future. Again, this is something that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated and understood. So put the torches and pitchforks away, and check out the trailer below!
Mr. Taylor has been obsessed with all things horror his entire life, while also possessing a self-deprecating sense of goofy humor. This is a labor of love, and highly recommended to those who like to be terrified while simultaneously having their funny bone tickled here and there. Some may recognize Mr. Taylor's name as an artist, who has worked for luminaries such as the legendary John Pound (Wacky Packs) and had gallery shows in cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City.
When asked about what it was like laying dialog over the venerable film, Strephon said "The most surprising thing is, when we went to record the voice overs, we realized while reading the title cards over the actors, there was not nearly enough dialog. They talk much much more than the title cards read. So, to flesh it out, I went and adapted it more closely to the novel Nosferatu was "inspired" by, Bram Stoker's Dracula, which gave me the word count I needed. It was fun, I just hope people enjoy it and I don't get lynched for tweaking such an important piece of cinema history. I promise, it was all in good fun, and that I love this film with all my black little heart. There's no way I could have spent two years on this if I wasn't somewhat obsessed with the material to begin with. Long live F.W. Murnau and Max Schreck!"
November Fire's Nosferatu will hopefully soon be making it's way to a festival near you, and a dvd release date will soon be announced, as well as a soundtrack release. And yes, there are more plans to overhaul and deflower other silent classics in the near future. Again, this is something that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated and understood. So put the torches and pitchforks away, and check out the trailer below!
Ugh. Well, that left a bitter taste in my mouth.
Eat my cock.
Plenty of blood in THAT.
@Major - Can't please everyone all the time. I've seen it, and thought it was wonderful.
Of course the actors would be talking more than those English title cards would read if they spoke German when filming.
What do you expect Omar, Americans are dumkopfs! Then again Germans are long winded. I know, I'm both.
:)
Did I say that right?
So what's next for these people? Digitally colouring Casablanca? Dubbing over van Dyke's terrible cockney in Mary Poppins?
Nosferatu lends itself pretty well for a spoof dub, since it's rather exaggerated in its acting.
Didn't think TWITCH members could be so offended by criticism. Some ppl here are involved in the project and their feelings are hurt?
Rager, I'm not offended at all if your talking about me. I'm not attacking you or anything man. Everyone is absolutely entitled to their opinion. You. Me. Everyone but Rob Zombie (because he fucking sucks beyond belief)
:)
So the name of the band is KNOB-GOBBLIN'.... Humn... Last overhaul I heard about was a 3D roto-scoped version.... Would rather see that than this!