[Spoiler] I found there to be an interesting element of civilization (West?) vs. “barbarism” (East?). Approaching Orlok’s territory, the people themselves terrify Hutter, but he witnesses them actively hunting a vampire; he simply cannot comprehend what is happening. I was wondering if Orlok was interested in relocating in the interest of leaving a hostile environment. Wisburg is a naive and thus target rich place, for people in their education against ignorance cannot accept the threat that comes upon them. This is part of all versions of the movie or book, but I thought Eggers portrayed it well, and I think the vampire-hunting gypsies was a new twist. Eggers also emphasizes the pathogenic aspect explored by Herzog’s version.
[Spoiler] I found there to be an interesting element of civilization (West?) vs. “barbarism” (East?). Approaching Orlok’s territory, the people themselves terrify Hutter, but he witnesses them actively hunting a vampire; he simply cannot comprehend what is happening. I was wondering if Orlok was interested in relocating in the interest of leaving a hostile environment. Wisburg is a naive and thus target rich place, for people in their education against ignorance cannot accept the threat that comes upon them. This is part of all versions of the movie or book, but I thought Eggers portrayed it well, and I think the vampire-hunting gypsies was a new twist. Eggers also emphasizes the pathogenic aspect explored by Herzog’s version.