Nosferatu is a 1922 German expressionist horror film directed by F. W. Murnau. It is an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula, with character names and other details changed due to being unable to secure copyright. The opening titles highlight the film's year of release, title, and director in white text on a black background, with the title "Nosferatu" in a larger font to draw the viewer's attention. Subsequent title cards provide credits for those who adapted, photographed, and designed art for the film, with names in a larger font than titles. Excerpts from the diary of Johann Covallius are then displayed.