Nosferatu - How Robert Eggers Made the BEST Dracula Movie

[@FilmSpeak]

What did YOU think of Nosferatu??🩸 Is it your favorite film of 2024? If not comment your favorite below!💥

[@tahnadana5435]

so how many masterpiece are there in 2024? please... no one is even talking about this as if it really connect with people..

[@samuelbarber6177]

Probably Kensuke’s Kingdom, Challengers or The Wild Robot, to be honest. Conclave and Juror #2, I also thought were fantastic.

[@FilmSpeak]

@ huh? lol

[@FilmSpeak]

@@samuelbarber6177 all GREAT films!

[@Tdrums8]

@@tahnadana5435 it was terrible i dont know what all these reviewers are talking about .Was a comedy .. Un scary Vampire with Ashima a shaking girl and a few nice screen shots . Whats great a bore fest sorry Stay well

[@robertmarginean164]

The attention to detail in this movie is actually insane. As someone who was born and raised in Transylvania, hearing the dialogue in this movie that's in Romanian have the right accent and cadence for the area of Romania it's set in was something I really appreciated. I mean, it's something that doesn't make any difference for anybody else, no one else other than Romanian people will even notice it, but it was a very nice touch for me.

[@readingjoelle2735]

Yes, I also noticed that they actually used old German cursive for one of the written contracts, it was only visible for a second or two but was so great to see!

[@ohdarah]

I was wondering about this, thank you for speaking on this! Stoker did not speak of the peasantry in the best way in the novel, so it is great to hear that this version paid respects in that manner

[@man-sb4gs]

i’m not Romanian but representation really matters! even if 1 person feels seen after watching a movie, it can have a real impact on them :) i’m glad you appreciated this attention to detail

[@kostantza1]

That's good to hear! I'm actually a newbie in Romanian,but I was so happy I was able to understand the dialogue relatively well.

[@bsmithhammer]

Saw it on the big screen last night. I had high expectations, given everything I've heard about it so far, and it absolutely blew it all out of the water. Eggers has created such a truly captivating world that draws you in, filled with an insane level of detail, and it doesn't let you go. The pacing, the acting, the deeper themes of innocence, loneliness, and of pure, selfish evil (with no need for the sort of all too common backstory, e.g. "the monster was unloved, abused, etc. and that why they are the way they are" bs) are honestly profound, and I'm still thinking about it. Eggers has blasted out of nowhere, and in the span of 4 films, to be the most talented director of this generation, hands-down.

[@miguelfmyers]

The closeup shot of count orlocks eyes after thomas cuts his finger was like a silent film shot.. my favorite shot in a long time.

[@CONTINOUSLYABUNDANT]

Agreed!!

[@craig0weston20]

Yes that was genius

[@DanceManAlex]

I loved that entire scene of their first meeting

[@dylanbollinger6872]

Take heed what you do

[@handsomesquidward5160]

It reminded me of a shot from an older movie, also featuring a vampire with red eyes with only its face in light.

[@thedudewhoeatspianos]

I'm hoping this movie continues to help re-teach mainstream audiences about how to sit down and piece a movie together themselves, rather than needing it spoon-fed to them.

[@jessetaylor4357]

Well said

[@GamesWithBrainz]

Interesting, i love the film and maybe its because i watched 22 and '79 versions right before i watched eggers version but i actually thought some moments of dialogue were very on the nose. Like that last thing willem dafoes character says at the end for example

[@thedudewhoeatspianos]

@@GamesWithBrainz I'm not sure I remember being hit with any lines like that but I will add that lines that would have been on the nose in 1979 wouldn't be as much in 2024. Audiences have, through no real fault of their own due to how much exposition popular movies have had lately, become less skilled at handling ambiguity in the interim.

[@DanielTorres-pw8il]

It won't

[@CountOrlok1994]

I told someone to pay attention to what is said cause of how time jumps in this movie and really doesn’t mention it much. Like the journey that hutter takes to the castle takes a certain amount of weeks so it’s safe to say it’d take a bit longer coming back. It’s never said but if you don’t pay attention to the small details you can miss a lot

[@Spartain14]

I like that Ellen’s last act was to reach out and take Thomas’s hand. She loved him.

[@erikschwartz1214]

Yep, she couldn't survive this world, but she did love Thomas, he was her rock.

[@mc1993]

​@@erikschwartz1214 She told him he could never please her like Orlok could. Thomas was just a meal ticket, because he was the only one who would have her.

[@Jessie_James850]

Didnt like it all. Boring movie with bad script and acting. I realy like Eggers movies but this is crap.

[@mc1993]

She told him he could never please her like Orlok could. Thomas was just a meal ticket, because he was the only one who would have her.

[@ikateeo]

@@mc1993 did you really watch the movie? because how do you come out of that scene - and the entire last act - and think that she didn't love him. the whole film she expresses how much she loves thomas, and her literal last act alive is to reach out for thomas and to tell him she loves him. when she told him that he could never please her like orlok, it was literally during a possession scene and on the night before orlok's attack on helen - one of the three nights where he /told/ helen and us alike that he was going to take out her rejection on everyone she loved and not only ruin their lives, but her relationship with them. there's no denying ellen's relationship with orlok is very complicated, but it's really not that hard at all to understand that the one she loved was thomas - orlok was a pedophilic rapist who represented what she thought was the sin of her own sexuality.

[@NASkeywest]

I loved the way Orloks power is kept vague so you never know exactly what he is capable of. When Thomas first arrives and is talking to Orlok and Orlok seems to glide off the right side of the screen and then reappear on the left of Thomas was cool! I loved the that Count Orlok was basically Vlad who had been eaten away by rats and other decades of decay! Even the way he breathed and talked was like that of a corpse that had just a little bit of life left in it!

[@cullenarthur8879]

I have read a few comments from people complaining about the heavy breathing, and I think you put it exactly how I was thinking. The breathing sounds labored, like a reanimated corpse just trying to keep itself going a little longer, which is exactly what Orlok was.

[@elliehedges4306]

@@cullenarthur8879 a comment I saw on tiktok mentioned that whilst Orlok doesn’t need air to breathe because well, he can’t breathe, but he does need air to speak so thats why he takes those deep guttural breathes before most sentences.

[@cullenarthur8879]

@@elliehedges4306 I have heard that theory as well, and it's possible. I'm not sure about it though. I mean, he is a reanimated corpse, but his legs are capable of walking and his arms work, so his body does work, and breathing is just another bodily function.

[@luechmillionz]

@@cullenarthur8879his legs were like sticks at the end of the movie…

[@SimeoNjegovan]

It's not Vlad , it's actualy Pilip Orlyk.

[@adam-ll1yf]

I think it's important to note that the film is also a genuine love story between Ellen and Thomas. Orlok acts as the physical manifestation of shame, repression, and abuse, a sort of Jungian shadow. While he is meant to be a seductive force, it is also made perfectly clear that his existence is purely parasitic in nature. Ellen's sacrifice in the end is ultimately made not because she desires above all to be with Orlok, but because she chooses Thomas over his influence.

[@florentdevier]

Yep i also disagree with the youtuber on this part. Orlok is (quite literally) a plague. By the end she understood she needs to embrace this curse to win over it, making the ultimate sacrifice to save the one she loves.

[@zXHawkxEyeXz]

How does her having sex with that Orlok, (just straight up being unfaithful to Thomas) translate to her choosing Thomas over Orlok's influence?

[@juliogutierrez5256]

Because the only known way for them to kill Orlok, that they are certain of is "the damsel holding on to him until dawn". Thomas thinks the stake at the heart could work, Orlok is afraid of it, but its not certain, besides Ellen is an active character, she wont conform to anything other than what she is certain it should be done. Orlok mentioned that if she doesnt give in to him, he will kill Thomas on that third night; she also tell Thomas not to come back until he has killed him, knowing that he wont find Orlok to make sure he is safe. @@zXHawkxEyeXz

[@juliogutierrez5256]

To make sure Thomas is safe* I should stress

[@thifanny7298]

@@zXHawkxEyeXz she literally had to do it in order to keep Thomas alive. They said it multiple times in the movie

[@ericwisel4015]

I feel like there was like 10 different times in the movie where I was like “ok that’s the shot of the year”

[@noahmcguire8195]

Orlocks shadow in the window, Thomas being lifted into the carriage, the establishing shot of the castle, Orlocks eyes after Thomas cuts his finger, Orlock with his hounds, his arrival and casting his shadowed hand across the city, backlit by moonlight as he kills and casts aside the Harding girls, the final shot. Probably a dozen I forgot as well it’s too good

[@callmeviper7723]

The shot of the 3 men in the boat floating through the city with the moon in the background was 100% the shot of the year.

[@kostantza1]

That is just watching an Eggers movie.

[@denniswijker7162]

@@noahmcguire8195 Thomas on the crossroads before the carriage shows up. There is also a shot of Ellen on the bed, she's sitting upright, on the left of the screen, with a little side table on the right with some glass work on it, that looked like a fucking painting. Those were my favourites, but man there was some AMAZING shots in this film.

[@mathieulefrancois3030]

The shot of Ellen's shadow transforming into orlok's horrific figure as she sacrifices herself. That blew my mind in the theater. Probably easy to miss but also one of my favorite shots.

[@twitchgiggles]

As a vampire fanatic, this film tickles that perverse take of vampires that I've rarely seen. It's beautiful and terrifying. You're take sums it up perfectly.

[@wijny4222]

agree, finally we see a more dark representation of vampires as the edward cullens

[@Diogolindir]

I love vampires too and I loved that too. The way it was made, allow us to fill the blanks on how powerful he must be

[@gwendaljambu4310]

Me too ! The nightmarish demon plague is an very interesting take on the vampire. It truly gives him presence of a thing, an unnatural primal force in the universe.

[@W6rr10r21]

Can we also please acknowledge the fact how clever and efficient Count Orlock's plan is? Manipulating Herr Knock to hire Thomas and to send him over to his castle for solicitory duties, signing over Ellen, to be eliminated as Orlock's direct rival and to be used as an Uber Eats meal to gain strength for the journey ahead in one move. All orchestrated from his coffin a few countries away. If this movie doesn't advocate remote working I don't know what does. Also the fact that Count Orlock does make the commute to location later which gets him distracted and eventually killed strongly advocates this.

[@tariqjoseph3562]

Then his genius move of waiting till the last hour night to visit Ellen on the third day.

[@denniswijker7162]

Honestly, one of the funniest comments I've seen on YT. I applaud you good sir/madam! what a read of this film 🤣

[@GerardDeRideford]

I mean not that genius. The plan is to trick the love rival with a foreign language and kill him. Not really that advanced. It helps that the count is rich af

[@AK-vv8hu]

@@denniswijker7162 That's the exact plot of the original, Dracula by Bram Stoker. Would highly suggest reading it, the book is absolutely amazing

[@denniswijker7162]

@ I'm well aware, I just really enjoyed the read on the movie as a promotion for remote working!

[@chelsmac3179]

I went in with high expectations and was still blown away. Eggers does not miss. It ticked every single one of my boxes. 10/10. I totally understand why this won’t be everyone’s cup of tea though, and that’s okay!

[@MarCapa-ed5uv]

I loved it, the last scene was a macabre poem. My husband thought it was boring.

[@AIRIKSN666]

The opening scene to the title card of Nosferatu was absolute cinema. I had to see this movie twice. First time sober. Second time FADED. Third time possibly? 9.5/10 movie

[@brendanfinnegan3615]

I’ve seen it twice too, and I’m considering going again to find hidden details

[@gagalover2k10]

@@brendanfinnegan3615my dumbass friend made us late to the movie so we missed the opening 😒

[@The_Story_Of_Us]

I like that ultimately Orlok falls victim to his own lust, being destroyed by the daylight because he was too consumed with drinking Ellen’s blood. On the face of things it seems off for Ellen to die this way, but in plotting to kill Orlok in exactly this way lets her take ownership over this choice, in a twist exerting power over Orlok, which I think is made explicit in the language of the film, where that last shot of her has Orlok’s dead body and head draped over her shoulder with her hand on the back of his head as if holding him, the framing is that of a victory. Yes she was ultimately victimized by her abuser, but she took him down with her on purpose to protect her husband, the person she loves, dying having finally exerted some agency.

[@GerardDeRideford]

I got the idea that he knew the sun was coming but he didn’t care

[@AK_0000]

I thought seems like a pretty easy way to kill him why wait to do that till all your mates are dead why not do that night 1

[@CPPRODUCTIONS1001]

Can we also appreciate that the trailer didn't give away the plot or show the monster?

[@Phoney72]

Possibly because they made Orloc look like doctor robotnik from the Sonic films

[@paulatreides1354]

the plot of dracula ?

[@JS-ct3kr]

The shot of Hutter at the crossroads was perfection. So surreal and terrifying.

[@BaldAndCurious]

Bill's accent as Nosferatu is waaay more convincing than his French accent in John Wick 4.

[@ThisIsTaco1]

Robert Eggers is VERY particular on accents and dialogue. He assigns trainers to his cast so the characters sound of the correct time and place.

[@LukasAteu]

His voice also absolutely blew me away. Goes right under the skin.

[@BaldAndCurious]

@@LukasAteu agree. it's been a while since i got creeped out by a horror movie. Bill just nailed the chills for me.

[@BaldAndCurious]

@@ThisIsTaco1 good to know that a director cares enough about accents. hearing actors doing unconvincing speech takes me out of a movie immersion.

[@gagalover2k10]

@@ThisIsTaco1it’s amazing how some directors can get the absolute best out of actors where others cannot. Up until this point, I always found Bill Skarsgard a bit cringe; when I heard him speak as Count Orlock I was blown away and immediately knew it was gonna be a wild ride. The way he was filmed always in shadow and clever use of camera angles was amazing and added to Skarsgard's performance

[@trekgreenwood6743]

This is the first movie in a very long time where I walked out of the theater in complete awe. Anytime I hear the words "romantic tragedy", I'll be thinking of this film.

[@kylemeh]

I WAS NOT EXPECTING HIS VOICE! That gave me absolute CHILLS & yes.. I’m watching it in theaters 100%

[@lowlowseesee]

i saw it on 35 mm ....it was astounding. not a single frame wasted. enjoy

[@derricksilva1355]

The one thing that crosses my mind is that it’s a movie I can think of in recent memory where every character has something TO DO. It really gives it this meaty feel to it and it doesn’t feel like a character drags or overstays their welcome, making all of them significant in their own way. Mr Eggars realized his dream with finesse and morbid grace.

[@lucasmaisterra8916]

i wish we had more time at the castle

[@thedudewhoeatspianos]

My favorite part of the movie, personally.

[@aland4043]

@@thedudewhoeatspianos my favourite part of the original Dracula novel

[@mydumblife8067]

I’m hoping in the extended cut will include more there

[@MorrisseyMuse]

​@WilliamLovell-oh1rbhe was great until his face was shown lol

[@AnthonyLambson]

I've always wished that, in every film adaptation as well as the novel Dracula.

[@steveobrien9937]

The most remarkable thing about the films of Robert Eggers to me..... is that it's not so much the real time experience of sitting in the theater watching his films...... but it's the seed that he plants in the film goers brain that they take out of the theater with them...... I saw Nosferatu a week ago and every day it occupies part of my thoughts..... it's like having a traumatic experience and reliving it.... what aspect of Cinema could be more powerful than this?..... other than changing laws for a social condemnation highlighted in a film.... but in the end when you pay your ticket price for a Robert Eggers movie it's not just for 2 hours of entertainment....... it's for a beautiful experience that carries throughout the days after.... this guy's a genius

[@sweaterweatherlady]

YES! Precisely my experience! Well said!

[@Squurdnack]

I think what really makes this movie great for me is how much passion you can feel behind every scene. Everyone involved gave it their all and it shows. One of the best movies I’ve seen in a while

[@jackiebartolo235]

The witch scene where William drops to his knees and pleads with god to save his family still hits me… the lighthouse fog horn still from that movie is burnt into my brain.. the Northman I could watch over and over. And now nosferatu this guy is by far my favourite working director today

[@nicolem889]

That line got me. I don’t know if it’s the book or from the films but when he said I am just an appetite I knew that there was a great writer out there

[@freddovich7925]

19:20 He's not simply a science denier; in fact, he's a bit of a scientist himself

[@julianleveghi3049]

I just got home after experiencing this. The chills are still here. It was a viceral esperience filled with dread and a loooot of symbolism. The crossroads scene for example was perfect. It reminded me the witcher 3 heart of stone, when Geralt meets Gaunter O'Dimm at midnight at the crossedroads. He met with the devil, exactly like poor Thomas did. And that's just one example of the great symbolism in this masterpiece.

[@krisr4285]

This movie felt like a true homage to the classic horror movies I grew up watching. I know I’m young, but I grew up watching the oldies and that’s how I like my horror. Just unsettling

[@julianasohmer6176]

To be honest, I didn't really enjoy the actual story of the movie(I think it's just personal taste), but I loved the aesthetic so much. I hope the success of this movie will inspire more gothic horror movies.

[@leophoenix2155]

One thing I absolutely love about this film (other than the acting and atmosphere) is how the camera will follow or stay on the character's and let the scene play without any jump cuts. To many movies these days have shacky cameras or do way to many jump cuts to the point where the audience can't see what's happening. With Nosferatu, we get to experience the an entire scene with the camera always staying on the character's. It makes for an incredible viewing experience. Also if Lily-Rose Depp doesn't win any kind of award for her performance, I will riot.

[@gurratell7326]

She did good in the more intense scenes, but most dialog driven scenes she felt quite dull at times. No awards for her I'm afraid! Though I'd really like to see Bill Skarsgård getting some awards, first he nail IT, and now this. He really knows how to do creepy!

[@aileenoreilly9459]

Most beautiful Gothic movie iv ever seen,,his voice would hold you spellbound,,loved it

[@danielwright3929]

Check out Crimson Peak if you like gothic suspense films. One of the best in recent memory

[@kirstyfairly4371]

aileenoreilly9459-I know what you mean. I'm not long back from seeing Nosferatu at the cinema, & everytime Count Orlok was on screen, all I could think was his voice is terrifying, yet it's somehow strangely seductive & hypnotic.

[@thibaudgrimberg9946]

Hi! Great video, I'd like to add something I haven't seen in the comments nor I believe in the video. Have you noticed that twice in the movie, Thomas is being called out as being 'late'? He eventually ends up being the worst kind of late as he is too late to save his wife because he's completely out of his depth. I feel like Eggers foretells us from the very beginning that Thomas is going to be completely late and out of his depth for the whole story.

[@darlameeks]

I'm excited to hear that Orlok has a big 'ol mustache. This isn't just because mustaches without beards look creepy, but also because Vlad the Impaler had one. Can't wait to see this movie!

[@CONTINOUSLYABUNDANT]

I was the only one, but I clapped at the end of this film. Absolute beautiful horror. Many moments had me saying out loud “fuck yes!!”. The actors and the cinematography did not hold back. Ultimately the best film I have seen in a while. One thing I surprisingly underestimated and adored the most was the dedicated dialogue/speech of the 19th century. Somehow that within itself pulled me in closer to the despair and helplessness the characters were facing. So many moments I caught myself smiling with utter joy because of just how beautiful this film was. 10/10.

[@jfrsnjhnsn]

Cringe

[@johnias5230]

I feel ya. I share the same opinion

[@louminarty]

I clapped because it ended.

[@lowlowseesee]

we saw it on 35 mm in portland. it got a short but deserved ovation

[@lowlowseesee]

@@jfrsnjhnsn hater lol. spreading that misery unsuccessfully

[@THEkidNurCLOSET]

Am I the only one who loved the mustache 😂😂😂 anyone?

[@madeleinerose7090]

No. ♥️

[@NASkeywest]

I really want Eggers to make a film about “Gille de Rais.” A medieval French nobleman who was allegedly abducting over 100 children and sacrificing them to Satan. He was a knight and military companion to “Joan of Arc.” And it would be perfect for eggers hand! Hell, the fact that it appears that it’s possible that the catholic clergy were responsible for the missing kids and it was all pinned on Gille de rais as a way for the king to hand the Duke Of Brittany all his land is a fool mystery or thriller as well.

[@levischorpioen]

Yeah, I was thinking the same recently. I'd love to see that

[@enricolunelli9039]

Cradle of filth even made an album about him. Called "Godspeed on the devil's thunder" ❤

[@levischorpioen]

@ Second favorite after Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa (and yes, an Eggers Lilith story would be very much appreciated, thank you)

[@enricolunelli9039]

@@levischorpioen Ive always thought I was the only one❤️

[@brianwalls3369]

I have a copy of George Bataille's "the Trial of Gille de Rais" which is based on the actual transcripts of his trial and execution. It would indeed make a great film.

[@gods_andmonsters]

An incredible film. Creepy, beautifully filmed and very atmospheric. I watched it today and I believe it's the best adaptation of Dracula to date. I hope it gets awards.

[@CaptainFirefred]

Having read Dracula, this is indeed a very close adaptation, at least until the count reaches his destination. The end differs very much, since it is not really clear in the book if Dracula has been finished.

[@sansthedrummer]

The ending is taken right from the silent film, and is the first incident of a vampire being vanquished by sunlight

[@felixmesso934]

Well Nosferatu is based on Bram Stoker's Dracula. It is not a 1:1 adaptation and not meant to be.

[@CaptainFirefred]

@@felixmesso934 Nosferatu was a copy right work around. Regardless, up to the third act its a better Dracula adaptation than every Dracula movie out there.

[@santiagorenner548]

I agree, but keep in mind the movie takes Nosferatu’s elements over the novel’s. Which is a shame because by the end of it, I was deeply hoping for Ellen to make it out alive like Mina does in the book.

[@brendanfinnegan3615]

@@santiagorenner548personally I think the movie made it clear that she would not live but your reasoning makes perfect sense

[@Angelo-uo2gj]

Seeing The Witch for the first time was such a visceral experience for me. I don’t think I’ve ever gasped from terror during a movie before The Witch.

[@emiliesalazar2961]

So happy to see people loving this film! Media literacy is deceased and not many people can "understand" films like these. The Point is that you can watch it over and over again and get more understanding every time. Plus the movie is just great.

[@paulineeckert9970]

Yeah it was really a great way to start of the year too. A shame though that many won't really get it. (Most people leaving the cinema, when I went to see it today said how it was just wierd or boring.)

[@bjplaya]

This film was a memorable experience in theaters. I never got the chance to see Hereditary when it came out in theaters; this movie invokes the same emotions I experienced when watching Hereditary. Everything felt so real, including the characters, the emotions, the locations, the overwhelming dread, and the overarching theme of being out of control. Even if people have their issues with the film, I hope everyone can see the amount of passion that went into this on all fronts: direction, acting, cinematography, sound design, and set design. Lily-Rose Depp was a stand-out here as well. I hope she gets more roles from this since The Idol was terrible. Bill Skarsgard is a worthy successor to Doug Jones as a creature actor(even if he doesn't want to be, lmao). Bill's talent to bring characters to life and make them creepy/scary in his little ways is crazy.

[@lowlowseesee]

i live in a film town...portland oregon. saw it in 35 mm. hereditary ...gundam wing...ninja scroll...you name it...constant bangers. one time QT spoke randomly durin the intermission of Hateful Eight lol.

[@oscarstainton]

Bram Stoker’s Dracula: “Finally, a worthy opponent! Our battle will be LEGENDARY!”

[@samuelbarber6177]

It’s been battling the original Nosferatu since 1992. And it lost.

[@manzell]

@@oscarstainton Please it obviously won. It'll be remembered and loved the longest of them all. It has the best actors (Oldman and Hopkins and Sadie Frost) and the best dialog and Nosferatu doesn't even come close.

[@andytrevino4077]

​​@@manzellThe "worst" performance in Eggers' Nosferatu is still hundreds of miles ahead of the worst performances in Bram Stoker's Dracula. The special effects and (most of) the visuals also aren't as hokey, so that's another thing. WITH THAT SAID....they're both trying to accomplish very different things, and as someone who's personally grown a bit tired of ridiculously romanticized vampires (some is alright), Nosferatu edges out for me.

[@hhh1200]

Not even close to Bram Stoker’s Dracula-

[@andytrevino4077]

@@hhh1200 You're right, it's largely better 🙈. Oldman and Ryder were great, but I don't get the love for something so hokey, especially when one of the lead performances is as awful as it is.

[@caseythreephoto]

Having seen it last night, I'm still going to say that Coppola's adaptation is still my favorite -- despite how flawed it really is, I think it works -- but this is a goddamn fine film. I'm sure it will grow on me with each watch. Lily-Rose Depp is magnificent and Bill Skarsgaard is a revelation as the Count. That voice -- I was sinking in my chair with every word he spoke.

[@ThatWeirdPlaceInYT]

I feel the same way. Nothing tops Gary Oldman as Dracula for me, he was Dracula is every way. Bill Skarsgard is in second place, he did great.

[@StevieWeevie66]

Just got back from the cinema watching it. It was scary and absolutely brilliant. I came out from the cinema with the shivers!

[@SubZero-hs9xc]

The movie was awesome, Hope Robert Eggers will last like Martin Scorsese, Cinema of now and future needs him

[@subroy7123]

Lily-Rose Depp is going to be overlooked at the Oscars of course because of their weird bias against horror.

[@rahulkunche7934]

Going for it tonight. This movie plays only for 3 days in India and I'm so glad we got the tickets before it vanished. CANNOT WAIT

[@jacobfleming3926]

My favorite film of the year. From the aesthetic to the story to the performances, everything was just perfect.

[@stellanrude3813]

One arc in this film I love so much is the story of the Hardings spoiler warning ahead. The 1922 film The Harding's Live But what happens to the Harding family is truly heartbreaking. Friedrich is a caring and loving father who is proud of his two daughters and loves his wife more than anything, Anna loves her children so much the way Anna and Fredrick look after their children like real parents do. So when Anna and the Children die at the hands of Orlok it's horrible and horrific leaving Friedrich with nothing but a broken heart, and when he opens the doors to see his daughters and says "My girls" as he places his hand on their small coffins is brutal, When his face is on Anna's coffin he coughs up blood showing he had the plague even though it happened off-screen we know this is the end for Harding showing that no one is truly safe from the hands of Orlok and even the plague. Whether you like Aaron's performance or not you can not deny gave a fantastic portrayal of heartbreak and grief in his final moments of playing Friedrich Harding.

[@controlflix]

Nosferatu or The Arcane Horror of Meeting Someone from the Internet.

[@leviathan8215]

I totally hear you about the witch, as someone who grew up in Massachusetts it really captured the feeling that the Puritan roots still have, and the fear of the wilderness

[@Will-bg6bx]

I’m not a big horror fan but I love Eggers Movies and I love that a major studio is hiring actual film makers who care about their projects! Not just hired guns to make some super hero slop

[@MindToPage]

It’s interesting that Edgers nearly did the exact same thing with Thomasin in the witch in regards to a young woman experiencing her repressed sexuality in a pre modern era being the main thematic conflict of the story. I guess the theme from the witch probably came from nosferatu since edgers probably already had the script written and had done a play of it.

[@felixmesso934]

I think this movie will be mainly enjoyed by those who can feel things through art and make an effort to not only listen to what's being said, but pay attention to detail on what's being shown and why.

[@masonwelty8058]

Exactly. The metaphor, symbolism, and themes of sacrifice are amazing. I think most negative reviews are from dopamine addicts that just want everything spoonfed to them

[@moneytwenty]

Pretentious take. It wasn’t that deep. There were visual queues and giveaways throughout the movie, nothing was hidden. Cinematography was beautiful but everything was straightforward and presented to us.

[@MorganHyde-ie5ru]

Detail*s* *of* what's being shown. I'm sorry, but the end of your sentence was painful to read.

[@levischorpioen]

Yes, I loved all the CGI and jumpscares, said no one ever.

[@CountOrlok1994]

This film has moments of black and white vibes and even silent movies vibes at times.

[@lowlowseesee]

and I will add. ....shakesperian vibes.

[@paulineeckert9970]

it really does. (some things like specific shots/ acting choices, etc are really close to the Nosferatu movie from the 1920s)

[@detestor420]

Masterpiece!! I absolutely adore this film. Saw it 2x in theaters. So awesome to hear someone so excited as I am about this film. Art in its most beautiful raw purest form

[@jumpda5]

He made him look like a Cossack on purpose and it's very cool and original. Robbert Eggers on the KZbin channel Konbini said that he was inspired by the Ukrainian movie Eve of Ivan Kupalo (1968) by the Ukrainian director Yuri Illenko based on the story by Gogol. He said that there are scenes in Nosferatu that are inspired by this movie. And he also mentioned another Ukrainian director Alexander Dovzhenko as an influence. Also, Wikipedia says that he likes Ukrainian culture. That's why his film Northmen also has a character from Kiev, Olga, and at the end of the film there is also a character of a sailor-Cossack. In addition, Count Orlok in the original is a fictional character and the director simply combined different images and visions from mythology, history and from Bram Stoker's Dracula. Bram Stoker's Dracula was based on a real historical character, Vlad Tepes from Romania. And apparently Eggers, having read about the history of Romania, which had a strong Slavic influence(Many people from different regions of Eastern Europe moved here including Cossacks), decided to make the character like that. among the Cossack class there were not only Ukrainians, there was a mixture of Poles, Turks, Russians, Moldovans, Romanians, Slovaks, Jewish etc. in general, a vampire is originally a character from Slavic myths.

[@ParentsNightIn]

I always loved in the novel how animalistic Dracula's methods and behaviors are, as described by the other characters. This film perfectly captures that aspect. Orlok is entirely beholden to his instinctual needs.

[@brianwalls3369]

I look forward to seeing Egger's film, but Herzog's Nosferatu is such a fantastic remake of the silent film - almost shot for shot - translating the black and white expressionist original into a lush color film rooted in romanticism and naturalism. Herzog allegedly used hypnotists to put the cast into a trance before filming which gives the whole film a dream-like quality, and Klaus Kinski is absolutely perfect as Nosferatu, as is Isabelle Adjani as Lucy. I am sure Eggers studied it as well.

[@panosdks]

First of all terrific thumbnail hahah, also really great vid as well! Totally agree about the film, one of my all time favorites already

[@seanpegg7287]

I loved this film, and I could easily go watch it again. With streaming channels now more of a thing to watch movies, there’s usually no need to actually purchase films anymore. But this….I will definitely be buying a physical copy of. As I feel like this should be a film that I should to own.

[@nicolem889]

The truth is that it started slow but it is was quite meditative.

[@JohnCrawford420]

Should be an immediate Criterion directors cut release

[@ERIKALLOYD-fs4en]

Bobby Eggs did it again with this one! Just saw the film. I knew exactly how the story was going and he still had me on the edge of my seat😱

[@sinistersaint]

The Witch was my favorite horror movie up until Nosferatu... I went to see this opening day with somewhere around medium-high expectations, and came out with my mind having been blown to the moon and back. I just came back from the theater for a second watching this evening, and loved it even more.... This may be my new favorite horror.

[@AnaRodriguez-vt3sh]

It’s the first time i’ve felt completely intimidated at the theater. Not scared or anxious, I just felt an opression in my chest, glued to my seat

[@Bori.1776]

I’m glad to see movies that don’t cater to people with lack of media literacy and absolutely no long term attention span. I just saw someone call this movie a bad B movie and I was like “huh?! Are you high?” Color me surprised when this person’s media literacy consisted of marvel movies and not even the good ones.

[@SUDBunny]

I kinda get the B movie argument because of all the cheap jumpscares. For me it’s a great movie that was tainted by the studios attempt to make it more commercial for mainstream audiences

[@Bori.1776]

@ I disagree, jumpscares doesn’t equal cheap (especially when there’s actual tense filled moments), but even if you were to dock it for that everything else is too good for you to call it a B movie. If you think the acting, cinematography, writing; shot compositions or even music is B tier then you don’t know what a B tier movie is and honestly you should keep your opinions to yourself.

[@SUDBunny]

@ didn’t say it was a B movie myself, I just see how a person with no movie knowledge could see these things and make that argument. The movie was great, but it could have been amazing. If you think some of the jumpscares weren’t cheap and couldn’t have been handled better, then maybe it’s you who should keep your opinion to yourself

[@AK_0000]

I’m one of those thought it was average at best I was very disappointed

[@HN-fb6md]

I expected nothing and was blown away by this movie! Best movie i've seen all year.

[@ScyllaWyrm]

I've always felt the Herzog/Kinski Nosferatu was the odd one out when it comes to film adaptations of Stoker's book, but grew a fondness for it over time. It's more small-scale, documentary-like and definitely more artsy than the others. Then again, Nosferatu 2024 has that lush studio production value which I associate more with the Universal monster movies of old (and Coppola's gorgeous version), so it's already a difficult choice for me in those regards.

[@elevenseven-yq4vu]

The 1922 silent one is still my fave. Add that one to the three you mentioned, and also the British 1977 Dracula movie, and there you have my favourite five adaptations of the novel.

[@172louis]

I waited 103 years for this movie

[@CooksFSH]

I'm in love with Robert Eggers, his films are INCREDIBLE! As a history nerd I feel beyond seen in his films. But Nosferatu is a F*CKING MASTERPIECE!!!!!!! I bought the perfume and have seen it 3 times already.... he's a national treasure and needs to be protected at all costs!!!

[@GooniesGirl]

I loved this film. You get it. I've subscribed. 😊 I haven't felt this terrified of the Dracula character in film for a very long time. I was both repulsed by Count Orlok and drawn to him. I like William Dafoe's take on Van Helsing compared to Anthony Hopkins in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Lily-Rose Depp did the damn thing. She wasn't just a helpless young woman. She had an otherworldly power that no one understood except for Orlok and Prof. Von Franz. Her character deserves an in depth analysis.

[@niallmartin9063]

Spellbinding to have the Ellen Hutter/ Mina Harker character call out (Stephen King “shining”), and attracting the vampire character of Orlok/Dracula. The dark side of her nature calls to him. This explains his otherwise strange westward journey. Franco Ford Coppola inserted the same idea, Mina Harker as the reincarnation of Elizabetha. But Eggers justifies the whole buying property near Ellen Hutter/Mina Harker by this plot point. Brilliant!!

[@elessarraben]

I think part of what made this film such a hit is that we get to see this naturalistic and disgusting side of character driven stories. Robert Eggers did not hold back in terms of how vile and gross their actions are in the film and it's refreshing to see. The movies we have seen lately in mainstream media are full of clear-cut choices, pristine and don't dig deep enough into what these choices mean for their characters. I love how he digs into the emotions of these situations instead of shying away from the complexity and that's what truly stuck with me from this film, especially when Ellen challenges Thomas on his actions and how she felt abandoned by him. In *that* scene, he realized he was not supporting her in the way she was asking him to and he fully appreciated what she wanted and needed from him in that moment. In *that* scene, it manifested as him matching her freak, but the way he supported her was a very poignant moment for many women watching this movie. It was not solely about the sex, it was largely him accepting her as she was, darkness and grossness and all, and still loving her and supporting her fully. I really hope a lot of people that watched this movie can walk away from it with that lesson in mind - putting in the emotional work to fully accept his wife and support her as she truly was. What a remarkable masterpiece and it's one I will be watching again (hopefully on the physical release).

[@andytrevino4077]

This right here, among other things, is exactly why anyone who reads genuine romantic undertones into Orlok's relationship with Ellen is incredibly weird and sketchy to me. I can't fathom how anyone could read this particular iteration of Orlok as anything else than an allegory for grooming and sexual abuse. We even see him do it to Thomas!

[@irmese06]

Thank you a thousand times for pronouncing "chthonic" correctly! 15:33 Subbed just for that. lol

[@Monetize_This]

Thanks for this. You fully hit on what the underlying ideas were that seem to be lost on those who simply wanted an obvious horror movie with jump scares and a a big ending where the baddies get their comeuppance. It was absolutely beautiful. Maybe a bit long for some But it never bored me.

[@d1jal]

Like literally the film was timeless. Biggest grin the whole time. The tone, cinematography, colour grading everything was perfect

[@danielwright3929]

I watched this movie over the weekend high on a gummy and absolutely loved it. The cinematography and the color grading and the sound effects were so good. I even loved how the movie embraced the humor from Bram Stoker’s original novel. A bunch of people have been shitting on this movie online, saying it was boring and not a true horror film. I mean, it’s not supposed to be taken as a cookie cutter horror movie. Robert Eggers is an auteur, not a populist filmmaker

[@lowlowseesee]

faaaacts. we saw it on 35mm sans gummy. im still high from eggers and teams great work. every frame a painting. sound mix was nuts. the color grading was Spect fucking tacular. i love eggers and dafoe. didnt even know bill was in there. script was nutty. Lily nepp even held it down lol

[@BlackDogMizukage]

A quality film for sure. Lotta weird laughter in the theater though

[@FilmSpeak]

@@BlackDogMizukage audiences have forgotten how to take things seriously or be comfortable with sex. Really unfortunate behavior tbh.

[@johnsambyal]

I was fortunate to watch this movie with an amazing audience. People were seriously engrossed in the movie and ended it with applause. Made the experience much better imo.

[@Psychoclaw]

The person sitting next to me in the theater kept scoffing or laughing. I feel like a lot of people just cannot get past themselves and engage in good faith with a story.

[@danielwright3929]

The movie was hilarious at times, which I appreciated, because for me, Bram Stoker’s original novel did play up the ridiculousness aspect of the situation with Dracula. I fucking loved it!

[@marcusporras9571]

​@@PsychoclawI laughed a few times because some parts I think had humor in them. It was a great movie!

[@172louis]

All three versions of these movies are special in there own take, detail and manner without straying too much away from the original story plot. historic stuff being witnessed with these movies. Waiting and looking forward to the fourth version now in many years to come.

[@Neb2117]

This is NOT a Dracula movie. It’s a remake of a movie that changed the original epistolary story in order to avoid paying royalties to Bram Stoker’s estate. But if you enjoyed this excellent film, and you haven’t read the novel, you owe it to yourself to do so. But stop calling it a Dracula movie. It is a movie based on several aspects of Dracula. Stocker’s classic gothic masterpiece still does not have an accurate big screen adaptation.

[@elevenseven-yq4vu]

The British 1977 Dracula movie is pretty accurate to the novel.

[@Neb2117]

@ You’re absolutely right. I’d forgotten this version which does make a reasonable effort to track the novel. Unfortunately Louis Jourdan feels more like James Bond than the Count. It seems the prevailing thought revolves around box office viability rather than faithful storytelling. Fighting the producers might be an uphill battle. Ridley Scott might have the chops.

[@elevenseven-yq4vu]

@@Neb2117 Is Scott going to give this tale his take as well?

[@Neb2117]

@@elevenseven-yq4vu Probably.🙄

[@darianrose2195]

Hoult really is wonderful, himself. His take on Peter in The Great was something to see. The way he starts, you'd never guess that you'd fall for him right along with Catherine and ache at his end. His name in anything will draw me in, after that.

[@thanos_karagiannhs5320]

Christofer nolan might be developing the odyssey, but if we ever get another adaptation of the Iliad, its gotta be directed by Robbert Eggers

[@RyanG0899]

This movie definitely isn't about empowerment. Don't know how you came to that conclusion.

[@battleforcheese]

I couldn't stop thinking about this movie for weeks after I saw it

[@itachi-the-hokage2074]

The opening of the movie appears to draw inspiration from Mihai Eminescu's renowned Romanian poem “Luceafărul” (The Morning Star/Lucifer). In the poem, a fair maiden calls out for love one night, and her plea is answered by a demon. Notably, this poem, published in 1883, stands as one of the final works of the European Romantic era, coinciding with the late Victorian period.

[@studioseppuku9454]

The way Nosferatu feeds reminded me very much of the ‘Angel’ from Midnight Mass

[@d_c_C]

Not my favorite horror movie of 2024 (this year had very steep competition!) but it was an amazing watch. There were moments (for example where Thomas walks in the forest) where I literally said “wow” in the theater. It was so beautiful. And every scene with Lily Rose Depp was a treat because she pour her soul into this role. I totally understand that this movie won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. I get it. But for the rest of us horror fanatics or people who enjoy a slow paced drama with creepy aesthetic, this is a TREAT! I cannot wait for Eggers next project 👻

[@AlbertoBalsalme]

What were your favorite horror flicks of '24?

[@d_c_C]

@ The Substance is my number 1! Followed by Smile 2, The First Omen, Alien: Romulus, Abigail, Strange Darling, and Blink Twice (even tho that’s more of a thriller)

[@KphexTwin00]

Watched it twice now. Genuine masterpiece.

[@abbyoxner3146]

I loved this! So glad I saw it in theatre on Christmas Day at the late showing, the theatre was quite full. And even still I was so enthralled that I entirely forgot how full the theatre was till the lights came up. Partially due to the all encompassing atmosphere of the film but also it was probably one of the most polite viewing experiences I’ve had in years. 10/10

[@MD-cn1nt]

Nice work. When you get a chance, take a look at Kathë Kollwitz's prints from the late 19th-early 20th century, particularly her death series. You'll see a lot of familar looks to what has been captured here.

[@elevenseven-yq4vu]

Thanks for pointing this out! (She is spelled Käthe Kollwitz, though.)

[@MD-cn1nt]

@@elevenseven-yq4vu Misplaced my umlaut...sorry!

[@Abstract2048]

Netflix’s Dracula series was the best depiction of Dracula, to the point they couldn’t do better. This NOSFERATU can flourish

[@pinksnake8001]

The film is good and has great scenes, but it's far from being perfect. It is hollow sometimes. Herzog's (1979) Nosferatu is a masterpiece and the BEST Dracula movie. Murnau's original Nosferatu is really good too, surprisingly nice to watch for such an old movie.

[@fatalalejandro]

Not my favorite Eggers film or even film of the year, but really solid showcase of Nosferatu. Wouldn’t go as far as to say a masterpiece imo

[@tsac1374]

My exact sentiments. A whole lot of gassing up going on in this comment section 😅

[@pinksnake8001]

Not a masterpiece at all. I would not put it in my top 10 for 2024. Maybe my top 20. Some aspects of the film are great tho, for sure.

[@IstitutoLucido]

When the term "masterpiece" gets thrown around for a recent film, my eyeroll goes lilyrosedepp. Only time can tell, but you know, people must be engaged and stuff

[@mistermarston]

Totally agree. Through no fault of its own, the pacing lags in the mid section - the story is a little too known by now & a lot of characters and dialogue are a little too on the nose. But all the set pieces are brilliant. Orlock wasn't as scary as the 20's bald head and fangs original in my opinion.

[@myleswagner7710]

Fantastic analysis, thank you so much 🔥🙏

[@fairuzmaileen5691]

Haven't watched his Nosferatu yet, but all his other productions have been imo some of the best cinematic experiences. "Lighthouse" while underrated, is such a masterpiece🖤🖤🖤. Soooo looking forward to see this other movie🤞hope I can see it in theater. Thanks for not spoiling✨️

[@sharadvemalanathan5236]

Hello! I'm a new subscriber; I absolutely respect your passion and eloquence in your content. Keep it up!

[@matthewmcshane399]

If u like this movie, u might also like the last voyage of the demeter. I thinks its a very underrated dracula movie.

[@FilmSpeak]

I actually really enjoyed that one! Really cool claustrophobic thriller. Surpassed any middling expectation I had.

[@matthewmcshane399]

​@@FilmSpeak You could maybe do a video analysis of it.​ it can ride the dracula/nosferatu interest this remake has no doubt sparked.

[@sedi2066]

Definitely one of the better dracula movies recently imo.

[@Paul-ke2hg]

Hey man unsollicited tip but you should tone down your high frequencies a bit or put on an S filter on your voice! Vids awesome but its a bit to sharp especially on earphones

[@ZealouswolfNZ]

Robert Eggers is truly a master of the close up

[@elektroesthesia]

Absolutely spot on analysis, especially the use of the abject and how it is played out by Ellen's character.