Book Quote by Lauren Bacall
“Yes, I saw Twilight - my granddaughter made me watch it, she said it was the greatest vampire film ever. After the 'film' was over I wanted to smack her across her head with my shoe, but I do not want a (tell-all) book called Grannie Dearest written on me when I die. So instead I gave her a DVD of Murnau's 1922 masterpiece Nosferatu and told her, 'Now that's a vampire film!' And that goes for all of you! Watch Nosferatu instead!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV Talk Show, 1975
The speaker humorously rejects a modern vampire film, promoting the classic Nosferatu as a superior alternative.
In simple terms: She prefers the classic vampire film Nosferatu over Twilight.
Key Takeaway
Suggest watching classic horror instead of modern versions.
Themes
film criticism
generational taste
humor
culture clash
Mood
playful
nostalgic
Type
film
humor
When to use this quote
- movie night with family
- film education
- curating classic collections
Key Concepts
cinema history
genre evolution
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a film timeless?
- How do generational preferences shape cultural consumption?
A Different Perspective
Personal bias may overlook newer artistic merits.
