Robert Eggers' Nosferatu Reimagining Earns Critical and Box Office Acclaim

The gothic horror remake captivates audiences with its atmospheric dread, stellar performances, and a fresh take on vampire folklore.

Nosferatu, directed by Robert Eggers, grossed $40.3 million in its Christmas debut, marking one of the strongest openings for a horror film during the holiday season.
The film is a reimagining of the 1922 silent classic, blending gothic horror with a focus on folkloric vampire traditions for a more terrifying portrayal of Count Orlok, played by Bill Skarsgård.
Lily-Rose Depp's performance as Ellen Hutter has been praised for its emotional depth and physical intensity, with Eggers calling her audition 'feral' and 'raw.'
Critics have lauded the film's haunting visuals, period authenticity, and its exploration of themes like obsession, death, and forbidden desire, though some noted uneven pacing in its second half.
Eggers' deliberate focus on practical effects and historical accuracy, including the design of Orlok as a 'dead Transylvanian nobleman,' has been highlighted as a key factor in the film's success.