Nosferatu: Robert Eggers’ Gothic Horror Reimagining

A Scary Film in the Making

Robert Eggers, the modern horror master, has been working on his passion project, Nosferatu, for over 10 years. After chilling us to the bone with accursed goats, lighthouses, and viking vengeance in his previous films, Eggers is now mere months away from unleashing his reimagining of the classic F.W. Murnau vampire chiller on the world. The full trailer for the film, starring Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Willem Dafoe, is finally here.

A Traditional Gothic Horror

The film takes place in a Victorian period setting, with an icy cold palette and an oppressive atmosphere of creeping dread. It follows a haunted young woman, Ellen, who becomes the subject of vampire Count Orlok’s catastrophic infatuation. The film’s traditional Gothic horror approach is reminiscent of Murnau’s German expressionist masterwork and Werner Herzog’s 1979 classic. Eggers’ attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the film, from the setting to the characters’ relationships.

A More Pronounced Psychosexual Edge

The film also introduces a more pronounced psychosexual edge to Ellen and her husband Thomas’ fraught relationship, which adds a new layer of tension to the story. The film’s eerie posters and tone-setting teaser have already sent chills down the spines of horror fans, and the full trailer is sure to do the same.

A Scary Film, Indeed

When Empire spoke to Eggers last year, the director confidently asserted that his latest film is “a scary film.” And on present evidence, Eggers’ long-gestating yarn of brooding bloodsuckers, spooked spouses, and resident evil looks pretty bloody scary indeed. The film’s impressive ensemble, which includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, and Ralph Ineson, adds to the sense of unease and dread that permeates the film.

Conclusion

With its traditional Gothic horror approach, eerie atmosphere, and impressive cast, Nosferatu is shaping up to be a must-see horror film. Fans of the genre will be pouring out salt circles, filling their flasks with holy water, and eating exclusively garlic-based snacks when they head to the cinemas for the film’s release on Christmas Day in the US and New Year’s Day in the UK.

FAQs

Q: What is the plot of Nosferatu?
A: The film follows a haunted young woman, Ellen, who becomes the subject of vampire Count Orlok’s catastrophic infatuation.

Q: Who is in the cast of Nosferatu?
A: The film stars Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Willem Dafoe, among others.

Q: When is Nosferatu released?
A: The film is released on Christmas Day in the US and New Year’s Day in the UK.