Nosferatu is a term commonly associated with vampires, particularly referring to a specific kind of undead creature that embodies ghoulish characteristics and possesses a distinctively monstrous appearance. The word is most famously linked to the 1922 silent film “Nosferatu,” directed by F.W. Murnau, which is an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” In this film, the character Count Orlok represents the archetype of the vampire with his elongated features, rat-like aspects, and a malevolent presence, emphasizing the horror and terror associated with vampirism. Over time, the term “Nosferatu” has become synonymous with the classic horror depiction of vampires and has contributed to the broader cultural understanding of these creatures within horror literature and cinema. It conveys themes of dread, the supernatural, and the allure of the dark and forbidden.