Nosferatu: A Halloween Special with Live Piano (PG)

Experience the iconic horror classic “Nosferatu” in a new, hauntingly immersive format. Filmed in 1922 by legendary German director F.W. Murnau, this silent masterpiece—certified PG and lasting 1 h 35 min—has set the tone for the genre and continues to inspire awe. As critic Robert Ebert declared, its silent silence heightens the dreamlike dread, forcing characters to confront unsettling images without the distraction of dialogue. This Halloween, the Music Room presents the film with a special live‑piano accompaniment that accentuates every shadow and sigh. Liverpool‑born composer and pianist Tony Judge—a virtuoso of original silent‑film music—re‑enlivens the viewing with improvised piano that intertwines seamlessly with Murnau’s chilling scores. Praise from the community echoes “What a talent…wonderful performance…” (Jan Dunn, Chair of Trustees, Plaza Cinema, Crosby) and “That is absolutely beautiful music…” (Jenny‑Lee Summers, BBC Radio Merseyside). Heritage comes from the Friedrich‑Wilhelm‑Murnau‑Stiftung (Wiesbaden), providing the film’s genuine exhibit. Join us for a fall‑night spectacle that will leave you trembling in delight and re‑affirming why “Nosferatu” remains the bedrock of horror cinema.