Vampire in Venice is a 1988 Italian horror film directed by Augusto Caminito and starring Klaus Kinski in the role of the infamous vampire. It is considered an unofficial sequel to Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979), also starring Kinski and directed by Werner Herzog.

Positive Aspects

Venice is used masterfully as a gothic and decaying backdrop. The misty canals and baroque interiors help create a haunting and evocative setting.
Klaus Kinski’s screen presence: Despite the production issues and Kinski’s notoriously difficult behavior on set, he manages to bring a disturbing and magnetic energy to his character.
Soundtrack: At times evocative, it complements the dark and melancholic tone of the film.

Negative Aspects

The film is infamous for its chaotic production. Multiple directors were involved, and Kinski reportedly refused to be directed, which shows in the film’s inconsistent tone.
The plot is fragmented, incoherent, and often confusing—not in a stylistic way, but due to a lack of clarity.
Slow, dreamlike sequences are mixed with moments of pure narrative confusion, making it difficult to follow a logical thread.
Compared to other films of the era (especially Herzog’s version), the makeup and effects feel underwhelming or neglected.

Nosferatu in Venice is an ambitious but flawed film, more intriguing for the legends surrounding its production than for the final result. It’s a work plagued by production problems that undermine its stylistic and narrative coherence, yet it retains a certain cult charm thanks to its unique setting and the intensity of its lead actor.

Recommended only for curious viewers, fans of European gothic cinema, or die-hard Klaus Kinski followers.