Excavating the History of Madness With "Nosferatu"
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from Psychology Today1 month ago
The film's portrayal of Count Orlok as a monstrous and grotesque entity reflects a departure from traditional vampire archetypes, emphasizing a more primal fear rather than charm.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-asylum/202501/excavating-the-history-of-madness-with-nosferatu
Robert Eggers uses Ellen's nightmare visions to explore societal views of women's mental illness in the 19th century, showcasing how hysteria was often diagnosed and misinterpreted.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-asylum/202501/excavating-the-history-of-madness-with-nosferatu
Dr. Sievers' diagnosis of hysteria highlights the misunderstanding of women's health issues during the 1800s, linking to broader themes of repression and the mislabeling of genuine suffering as madness.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-asylum/202501/excavating-the-history-of-madness-with-nosferatu
As Professor Albin Eberhart von Franz investigates, the film critiques how demonic possession was often seen as a more acceptable explanation for behaviors deemed 'mad' in women.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-asylum/202501/excavating-the-history-of-madness-with-nosferatu
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