Vampires have long straddled the line between horror and erotica.
While very much a figure to be feared, there was an inherently salacious slant to Orloks depiction.
IfAnne Rice is the queenof sexy vampires, then Franco is the king.
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Along with poor distribution luck, Francos investigation of such taboo subjects did not land with contemporary American audiences.
These are the most formidable female vampires in movie history.
Whereas Eggers takes a subtle approach to incorporating the sexual intoNosferatu, Franco hammers the nail on the head.
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Lily-Rose Depp Carries on Lina Romays Tradition of Extreme Physical Acting
Every director has a muse.
Francos muse was his long-time love and eventual wife,Lina Romay.
Starring in over 100 of Francos films, Romay was a staple of his work.
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Few actresses can say they bring as intense a physicality to their roles as Romay.
Romay and Depps wild embodiment of their characters brings a gritty realism to the blood-soaked drama of their films.
Franco’s work has a cult following among American fans, but he is still far from the mainstream.
His controversial work often sees him dismissed as an artist.
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