Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' Reimagines a Gothic Classic

The highly anticipated horror film, starring Lily-Rose Depp and Bill Skarsgård, brings a visually striking and emotionally complex take on the 1922 silent masterpiece to theaters this Christmas.

Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' is a modern reimagining of F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film, inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula, and is set to release in theaters on December 25, 2024.
The film stars Bill Skarsgård as the enigmatic Count Orlok, Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hutter, and Nicholas Hoult as Thomas Hutter, with Willem Dafoe in a supporting role as an occult expert.
Eggers employs a visually dark, almost monochromatic aesthetic with cyan-tinted moonlit scenes, emphasizing blood as the only vibrant color, while integrating historical accuracy and Gothic influences into the production design and costumes.
Critics have praised the film for its haunting visuals, emotionally charged performances, and thematic focus on female sexuality, while some reviews noted its limited ability to evoke fear compared to its predecessors.
The character of Count Orlok, whose appearance and voice have been largely concealed in marketing, draws on both the monstrous traits of the original and new interpretations, with Skarsgård's portrayal remaining a key point of intrigue for audiences.