Director Robert Eggers Acknowledges SpongeBob's Role in Reviving 'Nosferatu'

The iconic vampire Count Orlok, reimagined in Eggers' upcoming film, found new audiences through a memorable appearance in Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants.

Robert Eggers, director of the upcoming 'Nosferatu' remake, credits SpongeBob SquarePants for introducing younger generations to the iconic vampire Count Orlok.
The character first appeared in SpongeBob's season two episode 'Graveyard Shift,' where he humorously flickered lights, creating a lasting cultural reference.
Eggers compared this phenomenon to his own exposure to classic films through shows like 'Muppet Babies,' which introduced him to cinematic history in unconventional ways.
Count Orlok, originally from the 1922 silent film 'Nosferatu,' has become a recurring character in SpongeBob, even appearing as 'Kidferatu' in the spinoff series 'Kamp Koral.'
Eggers' 'Nosferatu,' starring Bill Skarsgård and Lily Rose-Depp, is set for release on Christmas Day and has already received critical acclaim for its atmospheric horror and fresh take on the classic story.