01 Max Schreck is in this German silent where the religious reformer Martin Luther's defiance of the Catholic Church ignites a historic revolution.
Directed by Hans Kyser · 1h 52m
6 Best Max Schreck Movies
By Vlad Zakh · May 15, 2026
Drama intensethought provoking
Max Schreck brought an eerie, unforgettable presence to German expressionist film and became legendary for his monstrous portrayal of cinema’s most iconic vampire in Nosferatu. The Street tempts a bored husband into the city’s nightlife, The Finances of the Grand Duke schemes to save a tiny principality, At the Edge of the World confronts WWI veterans’ trauma, and Luther follows the reformer’s defiance of Rome. Nathan der Weise rounds out the list.
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02 Max Schreck features in this drama about a group of First World War veterans who confront the lingering trauma of the conflict.
Directed by Karl Grune · 1h 44m
03 Max Schreck features in this Murnau silent about a bankrupt duke whose desperate schemes to save his tiny principality lead to romance and intrigue.
Directed by F. W. Murnau · 1h 20m
Where to watch
Rent or buy: Amazon Video
04 Max Schreck appears in this German silent about a bored, restless husband whose escape into the city's nightlife leads him into danger and temptation.
Directed by Karl Grune · 1h 19m
05 Max Schreck features in this German silent about a wise Jewish merchant who navigates religious tension in Jerusalem during the era of the Crusades.
Directed by Manfred Noa · 2h 08m
06 The original unauthorised Dracula adaptation, still one of horror's most influential silent films.
Directed by F. W. Murnau · 1h 34m · Rated NR
3 wins & 2 nominations
Where to watch
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, FlixFling · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
Stream: Cultpix, Bloodstream · Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Shudder, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream · Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling, YouTube
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Beamafilm, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream · Rent: Amazon Video, Beamafilm · Buy: Amazon Video
Stream: Cultpix, Bloodstream
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