Robotrix wrote:

That's what I thought Schreck looking into the stage light at the end symbolized.  Schreck originally only worked on the film for the blood of the leading lady.  But he'd been lonely for so long that the interaction with living and breathing people again - was irresistible.  It was like a moth to a flame for him...and ultimately destroys him.
Good analysis. smiley: pimp

I'm really surprised this film doesn't get more love. What do the real horror scholars think about it?