Buckle up: Robert Eggers is back on his horror game. The filmmaker launched his big-screen career with The Witch, bringing nightmarish images and an ever-present sense of dread. While his other works, like The Lighthouse and The Northman, had strong horror elements, his latest project dives into true gothic terror—a brand-new take on the legendary vampire film Nosferatu.
This reimagining stars the versatile Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok, alongside Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hunter and Nicholas Hoult as her husband Thomas Hunter. Check out the atmospheric trailer below:
Back to Classic Horror with a Modern Twist
Eggers appears to be in top form again with this project, working on an ambitious scope while invoking a personal sense of fear. The icy-blue night scenes radiate an eerie chill, and the Victorian setting is meticulously crafted. There’s an unmistakable tribute to the eerie compositions from The Witch, with candle-lit scenes drenched in foreboding.
An Iconic Tale with Fresh Faces
Bill Skarsgård delivering all-out gothic horror in the titular role made famous by Max Schreck and later played by Klaus Kinski promises a gripping view. Eggers elaborated, I’ll say that Bill has so transformed, I’m fearful that he might not get the credit that he deserves because he’s just… he’s not there.
Joining him is Lily-Rose Depp, playing Ellen Hunter, who’s haunted by Count Orlok, bringing untold horror. She is joined by Nicholas Hoult as her husband Thomas, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Emma Corrin.
A Gothic Tale of Obsession
This new rendition tells the haunting gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman (Depp) in 19th-century Germany and the ancient Transylvanian vampire (Skarsgard) who stalks her. Bringing untold horror with him, Count Orlok’s chilling presence looms over every scene.
A Stacked Cast for a Timeless Story
The cast here also includes Eggers regulars Willem Dafoe and Ralph Ineson, adding further weight to what promises to be a memorable adaptation.
Setting the Scene for a Chilling Experience
This trailer is more about setting the vibe than explaining the plot—but oh, what vibes it sets! It brings us back to a Dracula-adjacent narrative reminiscent of Murnau’s original—an unofficial Bram Stoker adaptation—with Ellen being haunted by Count Orlok’s spectral presence.
We hope for a full-strength Robert Eggers experience with this one—a perfect offering for fans of classic horror reimagined for modern times.
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