Film Noir, a Distinctly American Genre, but with a French Name

1.Watch one of the cited German expressionist films. Write down the visual motifs you think film noir borrowed. Then watch a noir such as Double Indemnity , Laura , Out of the Past, or The Killers and note the visual similarities. Be specific.
Nosferatu: The vampire's castle is in ruins. Shot at night, the scene is filled with deep shadows. The coach approaches the castle at a fast pace, on a road surrounded by deep shadows in a desolate countryside. Inside the castle, the young real estate clerk is dwarfed by the high ceilings and massive staircase, and trapped by the heavy doors. …