Question 1

Why is Genuine not actually a vampire despite the title?

Accepted Answer

The original subtitle was 'The Tragedy of the Strange House'. Nowhere in the film does it imply that Genuine is a vampire; the character is actually a succubus.

Question 2

Which film's DVD includes a condensed version of Genuine as an extra feature?

Accepted Answer

A 43-minute condensation of this silent film can be found as an Extra Feature on the Kino Video DVD of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920).

Question 3

Who directed Genuine and which previous hit film did he also direct?

Accepted Answer

Robert Wiene directed Genuine as his follow-up to his hit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), employing the same writer, cameraman, and production designer.

Question 4

What did film historian Lotte Eisner note about the sets of Genuine?

Accepted Answer

Lotte Eisner noted that the avant-garde sets for Genuine were so garish and cluttered that the actors disappeared into them.

Question 5

How does the synopsis describe the character Genuine?

Accepted Answer

Genuine is an ancient and cruel divinity, who seduces men and induces them to kill as a proof of love.

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Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire

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