Nosferatu in Venice – The Rustblade 2K Edition

Seven years after Werner Herzog's remake of Nosferatu, Nosferatu in Venice attempted to inherit its legacy by proposing a sort of sequel, bringing back Klaus Kinski in the role of the famous vampire. Directed by Augusto Caminito, the film departs from Herzog's austere and philosophical approach to embrace a baroque, sensual, and profoundly European aesthetic, in which Venice is the protagonist.

The plot revolves around Professor Catalano, played by a solid Christopher Plummer, called by an aristocratic Venetian family haunted by an ancient curse linked to the Nosferatu lineage. Awakened by a seance, the vampire arrives in the lagoon city, summoned by the call of a young woman who seems to embody the tragic destiny of his ancestors.

Potential sequel to Herzog's Nosferatu

Despite dialogue that is sometimes pretentious and performances that are not always memorable, the film triumphs visually: the cinematography is hypnotic, masterfully utilizing Venice's canals, shadows, and decadence, while the soundtrack – featuring Luigi Ceccarelli and compositions from Vangelis's Mask – amplifies the dreamlike and sinister character of the story.

Kinski, who even on this set caused a stir due to physical violence against Barbara De Rossi, delivers a more controlled performance compared to Herzog's remake. This Nosferatu is cruel, violent but also tragic, condemned to an immortality he does not desire and which only the sacrifice of a pure young woman can break. The story presents inconsistencies but retains a particular charm suspended between gothic, melodrama, and visual suggestion.

Nosferatu in Venice - Rustblade Limited 2K Blu-ray Edition

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Shot on analog 35mm at unspecified ASA sensitivity, 2K master with varying overall quality in terms of light and shadow, for a decent viewing experience at Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080/23.97p), AVC/MPEG-4 encoding on a dual-layer BD-50. Despite cinematography whose quality appears inconsistent from the outset, the overall viewing experience is more convincing in daytime scenes. The Italian DTS-HD MA 2.0 (24 bit) track favors as much as possible a rather dated soundtrack, yet still listenable to enjoy the original Italian dubbing.

Collector's edition produced exclusively by Rustblade, which includes the DVD-9 with the SD version of the film. Extras all to be discovered, with memories of the production and notable behind-the-scenes insights from Luigi Cozzi (26'), an in-depth look at the film by Federico Frusciante (11'), and the German trailer, in addition to Dynamic trailers. Limited to 499 copies, including an envelope with 5 double-sided commemorative postcards.