Two Turntables and a Title Card: 'Nosferatu'

Catch the 100-year-old horror masterpiece for free at Netherworld — over beers, and after mashing buttons.
Sarah Ward
May 06, 2022

Overview

A century ago, cinema changed forever. That's true for oh-so-many reasons, because the 1920s were a pivotal time for the movies. It's when synchronised sound first came to the pictures, of course. Starting out in silents, it's when comedic greats Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton were dazzling audiences, too. And, it's when a whole heap of influential horror and sci-fi flicks arrived — including the one and only Nosferatu.

The FW Murnau-directed German masterpiece obviously owes a huge debt to Bram Stoker's Dracula, and there's a long story behind the connection — but every movie about the bloodsucking undead that's been made since the 1922 film owes a debt to Nosferatu. Watch it, then watch any vampire flick since, and you'll see how and why. Even better: to mark the cinematic gem's 100th anniversary, catch it at a free screening at arcade bar Netherworld.

At Two Turntables and a Title Card at the Fortitude Valley spot from 7.45pm on Sunday, May 8, the iconic movie will flicker across the venue's makeshift big screen, and you'll watch and marvel. You can also sink brews during the film and mash buttons beforehand, although you'll need cash for that part of the fun.

As for the turntables, DJ Dethcassette will be on the decks providing a live soundtrack.

If you can't make it along, Netherworld will be hosting sessions monthly, focusing on different movie greats from 100 years back with live DJ sets.

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