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A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.

In the early 1800s, a young girl, Ellen, pleads for the arrival of a supernatural being. Her cries awaken a mysterious creature who makes her pledge herself to him eternally. Years later, in Winter 1838, Ellen, now married, lives in the town of Wisborg, Germany, with husband Thomas Hutter. To ensure financial security for the couple, Thomas accepts a commission from his employer, Herr Knock, to complete the sale of decrepit home Schloss Grünewald to the reclusive Count Orlok. Ellen unsuccessfully begs Thomas to remain with her, as she is haunted by dreams of marrying Death himself and is disturbed by the pleasure it gives her...