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Nosferatu

Nosferatu · Focus Features Masterpieces Collection

2024 132 min R
Critic8.4
Horror Gothic Mystery Fantasy
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Overview

A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.
Story 8.5
Acting 8.8
Direction 9.0
Cinematography 9.6
Music 8.9
Pacing 8.2
Originality 8.3
Emotional Impact 8.6
Overall 8.4

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

8.4 /10

Atmospheric Visual Mastery

Jarin Blaschke's cinematography and Robert Eggers' meticulous period detail create an unmatched gothic atmosphere.

Haunting Lead Performances

Lily-Rose Depp and Bill Skarsgård deliver magnetic, transfixing performances driven by psychological terror.

Pros

  • Mesmerizing, award-winning cinematography by Jarin Blaschke
  • Incredible lead performances by Bill Skarsgård and Lily-Rose Depp
  • Masterful mood, tension, and faithful homage to classic horror

Cons

  • Slow-burn pacing requires patience
  • Dark and frightening themes suited strictly for mature audiences
Verdict A suffocating, gorgeously shot, and deeply chilling gothic masterpiece that honors and elevates classic vampire lore.

AI Review

A visually stunning and deeply atmospheric gothic horror masterpiece directed by Robert Eggers, starring Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok and Lily-Rose Depp as the object of his dark obsession.

A suffocating, gorgeously shot, and deeply chilling gothic masterpiece that honors and elevates classic vampire lore.

A mandatory cinematic experience for lovers of high-craft horror and gothic storytelling.

Awards

Academy Awards (Oscars)

Best Cinematography (Jarin Blaschke) · Nominated

Critics Choice Awards

Best Cinematography (Jarin Blaschke) · Won

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Development

Project gestated for nearly a decade with Robert Eggers attached as writer and director.

Principal photography

Shot in the Czech Republic, including Prague and surrounding historic locations.

Post-production

Scored by Robin Carolan and finalized for a worldwide Christmas Day release by Focus Features.

Academy Awards (Oscars)

Best Cinematography (Jarin Blaschke) Nominated

Critics Choice Awards

Best Cinematography (Jarin Blaschke) Won

Production

Development

Project gestated for nearly a decade with Robert Eggers attached as writer and director.

Principal photography

Shot in the Czech Republic, including Prague and surrounding historic locations.

Post-production

Scored by Robin Carolan and finalized for a worldwide Christmas Day release by Focus Features.

Streaming

Focus Features Apple TV FindEdition

Cast

Lily-Rose Depp Ellen Hutter
Nicholas Hoult Thomas Hutter
Bill Skarsgård Count Orlok / Nosferatu
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Friedrich Harding
Emma Corrin Anna Harding
Willem Dafoe Prof. Albin Eberhart von Franz
Ralph Ineson Dr. Wilhelm Sievers
Simon McBurney Herr Knock

Characters

Ellen Hutter Lily-Rose Depp
Thomas Hutter Nicholas Hoult
Count Orlok / Nosferatu Bill Skarsgård
Friedrich Harding Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Anna Harding Emma Corrin
Prof. Albin Eberhart von Franz Willem Dafoe
Dr. Wilhelm Sievers Ralph Ineson
Herr Knock Simon McBurney

Crew

Robert Eggers Director
Robert Eggers Screenwriter
Jeff Robinov Producer
John Graham Producer
Chris Columbus Producer
Eleanor Columbus Producer
Robert Eggers Producer
Robin Carolan Composer
Jarin Blaschke Cinematographer
Louise Ford Editor

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Nosferatu Overture — Robin Carolan
  2. The Curse of Count Orlok — Robin Carolan

Trivia

  • Robert Eggers planned to make Nosferatu as his second feature film starting back in 2015 before finally bringing it to life for late 2024.
  • Bill Skarsgård underwent extreme physical transformation and vocal training to portray Count Orlok.
  • Principal photography was heavily anchored at Barrandov Studios in Prague.

Quotes

"He is coming... the man who brings the night."

"A shadow falls across the house of life."

Goofs

  • Lighting inconsistencies during candle-lit scenes in Count Orlok's castle courtyard.

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Universe

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Franchise

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