Nosferatu – Movie Review
First Reaction – Nosferatu is beautiful creepy and disturbing reimagining.
Director: Robert Eggers
Writer: Robert Eggers (Screenplay)
Writer: Bram Stoker (Novel)
Cast
- Lily-Rose Depp (The Idol)
- Nicholas Hoult (X-Men Franchise)
- Bill Skarsgard (IT Chapter 2)
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Bullet Train)
- Willem Dafoe (Poor Things)
Plot: PASA gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.
Runtime: 2 Hours 12 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Nosferatu starts when real estate man Thomas (Hoult) must leave his new bride Ellen (Depp) to help Count Orlok (Skarsgard) relocate to Germany. However, the creepy encounter leads him to go through a horrendous experience.
Meanwhile, Ellen’s memories take over, leading to the connection to Count Orlok coming for them. They rush to stop his bloodlust but find themselves dealing with a threat they can’t handle.
Verdict on Nosferatu
Recap
The movie follows a real estate man helping a mysterious Count relocate to Germany. However, his powers take control, leading to his loved ones facing danger and needing to stop them before it is too late.
Best Parts
We get a new look at the familiar story which is amazingly visually. The creation we get is beautiful to see and leaves us wanting even more. There is an amazing atmosphere throughout the movie, which is a joy to watch. The performances are brilliant too as each character comes to life and Count Orlok is terrifying.
Worst Parts
There are parts of the movie which feel longer than you think. Meaning it can drag along despite being beautiful.
Final Thoughts –Nosferatu is a beautiful horror despite being too long in places.
