The Wounded Image

[bleodswean]

The Jungian Film School presents The Wounded Image and one of the films is *drumroll* our Nosferatu!!!


The Faustian Bargain and the Vampyre as symbols of Hysteria and Neurosis

While we encounter classic depictions of the outdated diagnosis of “female 

hysteria” in Eggers’ re-imagining of this silent-era classic, we will look at how this 

broad category of symptoms may still speak to a highly symbolic archetypal motif 

relevant to the contemporary psyche. 

We will explore the vampyre as a nuanced depiction of 

the shadow and the implications of this for the subject 

as well as culture as a whole. With Eggers 

interpretation including themes from Dracula we will 

examine the symbolism of the Faustian Bargain as 

entered into between Ellen and Count Orlok and how 

this might enhance our understanding of neurosis, 

offering us a possible key to the journey of 

individuation.

 Prior viewing of the film (though perhaps not 

recommended for the faint of heart) is 

recommended but by no means a 

prerequisite. 

Of Tarot and Dreams: Now Complete - Chapters 1-3 Ellen Hutter / Albin von Franz Fic - Nosferatu 2024

[earthspirits]

Notes: 

- My Albin von Franz / Ellen Hutter series is an AU non--canonical version of the film.

- For plot purposes, I've revised the depiction of von Franz. While still embodied by Willem Dafoe, my version of the character is now younger, in his thirties.

- I love bleodswean's single word prompt moonlight, and have incorporated it into my fic.

Title: Of Tarot and Dreams

Fandom: Nosferatu 2024

Characters: Albin Eberhart von Franz, Ellen Hutter, Count Orlok, Original Characters

Pairing: Albin von Franz / Ellen Hutter

Chapters: 3/3 - Complete.

Rating: Mature 18+ - Erotic content / Consensual lovemaking. 

Warnings: Angst, psychic attacks / psychic violence + some blood / gore. Also discussion of past abuse, some strong language, and arcane rituals.

Word Count: 4,237

Summary:  Unable to return home due to the storm, Ellen spends the night with von Franz. Together, they discover that dreams are sometimes more than they seem, and that love lost will always be found again.
 

Link: archiveofourown.org/works/65044834/chapters/167764945

 

Blood Dance - Ellen Hutter / Orlok Fic - Inspired by Nosferatu 2024

[earthspirits]

Inspired by my own prompt: Ellen / Orlok: Danse Macabre - the bloody shoes that never come off.

I always thought the stories of Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm and various folk tales were more horror than anything else. With that in mind, I created this cross-over, an Orlok fairy tale, as it were. There's elements of several fairy tales here, although "The Red Shoes" is the main inspiration. This dark little fic serves as an "interlude" to my AU Albin von Franz / Ellen Hutter series.

Title: Blood Dance - Interlude 2

Fandom: Nosferatu 2024

Characters: Count Orlok, Ellen Hutter, Original Character

Word Count: 591

Warnings / Triggers: Quite a few, as this is from Orlok's point of view. Dubious consent / abusive behavior, implied assault, references to sexual activity + violence, murder / death and blood.

Summary: Ellen was not Orlok's first obsession. Once upon a time, there'd been another.

Link: archiveofourown.org/works/65610649