Nosferatu the Vampyre

In the late 19th century, Jonathan Harker, an estate agent from Wismar, is tasked by his superior, Renfield, to finalize a property deal with Count Dracula. Leaving behind his young wife, Lucy, he sets out on a four-week journey to Transylvania, hoping to conclude the lucrative sale.

On his way to the castle, Jonathan stops at a village where he encounters locals who are visibly fearful. They warn him against approaching the cursed castle of Count Dracula, sharing alarming tales of the vampire's horrific nature, which Jonathan dismisses as mere superstition.

Jonathan arrives at the ominous castle and meets Count Dracula, who resembles an ancient, rodent-like figure with sharp features. Despite the eerie atmosphere, the Count shows enthusiasm for purchasing property next to Lucy, captivated by her portrait.

During his stay in the castle, Jonathan experiences unsettling, dream-like encounters with Dracula. Meanwhile, back in Wismar, Lucy begins to suffer from terrifying night terrors, sensing a darkness looming over them.

Renfield's deteriorating mental health leads him to wildly bite a cow, resulting in his institutionalization in an asylum. This incident reflects the growing madness and fear surrounding Dracula's influence even before his arrival in Wismar.

Jonathan discovers Dracula sleeping in a coffin, confirming his worst fears about the Count’s vampiric nature. Realizing he is trapped in the castle, he attempts to escape using bed sheets but falls tragically during his desperate bid for freedom.

Dracula sets sail for Wismar aboard a ghost ship, filled with coffins of earth necessary for his rest. As he travels across the Black Sea and the European Atlantic, he methodically slaughters the crew, disguising the deaths as a plague outbreak.

The ghost ship arrives in Wismar, triggering a series of bizarre occurrences. Doctors, including Van Helsing, are drawn to the inexplicable events linked to the ship and soon face an influx of rats, heralding Dracula's ominous presence.

Jonathan returns to Wismar gravely ill and is unable to recognize Lucy. The town is rattled by Dracula's arrival, and Lucy becomes aware that a dark force threatens their lives, despite the townsfolk not believing her warnings.

Determined to save her town, Lucy devises a plan to distract Dracula until dawn. She lures him into her bedroom, ultimately succumbing to his thirst for blood, showcasing her bravery and the depth of her sacrifice.

As dawn breaks, Dracula collapses, defeated by the sunlight and Lucy's sacrifice. Van Helsing arrives to find Lucy lifeless but with a victorious spirit, prompting him to drive a stake through Dracula's heart as a tribute to her courage.

Jonathan awakens from his illness, only to find he has been transformed into a vampire himself. Alarmingly, he orchestrates Van Helsing’s arrest for Dracula's murder, shrouded in a newfound dark power and intent.

Cloaked in dark attire reminiscent of Dracula, Jonathan rides away on horseback, hinting at his ominous plans for the future. This turn of events signals the rise of a new threat in Wismar, suggesting that Dracula's legacy continues.