Nosferatu (2024) Movie Review NO SPOILERS

[@WhytheBookWins]

so glad we got Nicholas Hoult instead of Harry Styles

[@madieluke]

Yes!! When I first heard Harry was considered, I was sad he wasn’t Thomas, but now that I’ve seen it I’m so grateful we got Nicholas Hoult. He was perfect!

[@deebogaillard]

Hoult is one of the best.

[@jjaredd777]

I’ve been in love w Nicholas since 2017 lol I’m glad he got chosen he’s always been such a great actor imo

[@sirtorchington]

Hoult is phenomenal in the film I thank god everyday it didn’t turn out like that😭

[@mikec4931]

Cannot believe Styles was considered. Wtf

[@InGhostlyCompany]

I appreciate why some people wanted more horror or it to be be sped up plot wise but I am glad it was made the way it was. Gothic is so underappreciated, I am so happy it is still being made.

[@Bewwies8]

10/10 movie for me. It wasnt really about being scared for me. I feel like at first we feel fear and when it faces us, it is replaced with despair and sorrow. Its a very romantic movie

[@GriffinLisuk]

I feel the only issue was with how it was marketed. It was being touted as “pure terror” and Orlac was being called “the embodiment of pure evil” and I just didn’t get that from this.

[@ce2411]

@@GriffinLisukOrlok not Orlac.

[@YinHaruko_]

Came to see a "horror" movie that scarws the sht outta me not a romance movie

[@tracyharms3548]

Insofar as it was a romantic movie, that was to me where the horror was deepest. OK, the Hardings’ marriage was romantic but that was a set up fir tragedy. The main relationships were all horrid. Which I love, I must admit.

[@idliketosay]

Eggers screwed up because he wanted both….pure evil and predatory like Nosferatu but also soft enough Nosferatu that it would self delete itself for Ellen. Didn’t work because he did not develop Nosferatu correctly. I was disappointed.

[@daesgatling1345]

Count Orlock is more terrifying than Pennywise. He's a predator, he's a rapist. He's a version of Dracula whose attack on Mina is supposed to be a metaphor for rape. He assaults Ellen for years and it stops when she meets Thomas....so he lures Thomas away to isolate her and assault her again. When she fights back, refuses him and shoots down his attempt to tell her she wants him, he threatens the lives of everyone around her so she'll 'willingly' give herself over to him. He's terrifying because he's an appetite, he's terrifying because there are men like that.

[@Jaimiegoesrawr]

Well said!

[@VictoriaTraducciones]

yeah, even Bill said in an interview Orlock is way darker than Pennywise, in a different league basically, and he played both

[@theasexualvampire13]

And this is why he's described as more evil, what does Pennywise want to do- scare kids, versus this?!

[@idliketosay]

Not convincing at all. If you really believe all that then you would have been unimpressed and unmoved by the ending. A lot of people were. The ending was very anticlimactic and meh because Nosferatu was the biggest flaw on Eggers part. All the things you described abt Nosferatu makes it even more unbelievable that it would deliberately kill itself for Ellen. A predator so evil does not feed itself to death. Flawed. So it makes Orlok very gimmicky in this film, not frightening at all. 😢

[@the_plot_twist_24]

@@idliketosayI wouldn’t say that he deliberately killed himself for Ellen. It was pretty clear that it was his lust and greed that did him in. Ellen took advantage of that to save everyone else, as she was already dead as Orlock entered her bedroom.

[@nobodyimportant281]

How nice of them to make a movie based on a guy who was flickering the lights in SpongeBob.

[@Ninib8c]

Believe it or not, I'm watching the movie because of that 😂

[@minmowo]

honestly, i was so entranced (like, literally left the theater in a sort of trance/daze) that i had no idea of how much time had passed in the movie. i felt the pacing and cinematography drew me in so much i didn't feel the slowness in it. it was such an enchanting, breath catching film to me. absolutely loved it!!

[@KWD423]

I was the same! Especially the scenes where Thomas is traveling to Count Orlok’s castle. That scene with the carriage horses was some of the most beautiful cinematography I’ve ever seen! I actually thought it could’ve gone on a bit longer to flesh out the last part of the story, but that’s just me.

[@confusedbruhhh6132]

Yes omgg I was LOCKED IN throughout the whole thing, the atmosphere was just immaculate

[@Ducky2317]

Same here!! Didn't want to miss anything!!

[@freshlypainted]

Same, it didn't feel slow at all!

[@graceleathers5970]

Man I really didn’t think it was slow, I was gripped to the screen the entire runtime. I also felt like Orlok was the scariest vampire we’ve seen in a long time, to me he really felt threatening.

[@thesilentknight4554]

Right!😁

[@mmelusinne]

Yes! I was also surprised with that opinion!

[@franceskacostamagna1036]

I agree. Once I got out I was like “no way I was in there THAT long!!”

[@emily-wb4fv]

Agreed!

[@sarasthoughts]

Same, I genuinely do not understand what people are talking about, which part could possibly be slow?

[@maxgarcia1454]

I genuinely think Count Orlok looked creepy as hell. Yes he's just a guy, but he's very much a walking corpse. The way he moves and speaks, the way his flesh clings to his bones, the way his eyes go milky in the sunlight like a dead fish, all that really really got me. I personally feel like any more would have been over the top

[@jaxn13]

Totally agree. I appreciated the fact you could still see aspects of him that reflected what he looked like as a man in his day. That was an awesome touch. Still comparable to man, but not a man anymore. It felt so raw. He was grotesque and believable. Not some monster with red eyes and bat wings.

[@Trassel242]

Yeah, while I love the OG Max Schreck Orlok, this Orlok was just extremely creepy and seemed a lot more on the “living corpse” side of things than I’ve ever seen vampires. Even the way he speaks sounds like his lungs and throat aren’t really working anymore, and possibly decaying inside his body. The way he looked, moved and acted gave me the constant feeling of “this is a corpse, put it back in the ground, this is not supposed to be alive”.

[@Reveriehaze]

I completely respect your criticisms. I will add that the “slow pace” is a hallmark of the Gothic Horror genre along with themes of romance, desire, tension, dread, atmosphere, and obsession. It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea but for those who love and understand these themes in horror this is definitely the movie for you. Gothic horror is my favorite genre of horror and I must say this has become one of my new favorite movies and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since I saw it. I do think for someone who is more of a traditional horror fan, i.e jump scares, gore, in your face killings/terror, this will probably not be the horror movie for you, which you do a really good job of stating that at the end of your video. Happy New Year!

[@denissechacon6580]

Thank you for saying exactly what my mind was trying to arriculate ✨️

[@thevimonsterinyourcloset]

Yes. All of this!

[@bruisedviolets]

@@Reveriehaze my issue is that there was nothing supporting the slow pace i felt there was a bit of a lack of atmosphere to be honest. For example the film adaptation of the woman in black (with daniel Radcliffe) does a brilliant job of embellishing a nauseating sense of dread and doom into the entirety of the film

[@Reveriehaze]

@ Personally, I disagree.

[@MidazMX]

Any gothic horror recommendations? Would love to see some after having my world shaken by this film.

[@BatutaTatuba-m8w]

"You don't belong with the living," Orlok tells Ellen in the extinct Dacian language at the beginning of the film. This brief introduction conveys the entire narrative and its conclusion: she has made a pact with Orlok, sealing her fate to be with him forever. "I've never been so happy," she declares. From the very start, she has been like the living dead, merely waiting for Orlok to fulfill their union. What a beautiful poetic film, with Orlok looking like the decayed Vlad, the Impaler.

[@damattice23]

I loved the beginning scenes, especially in the castle. The feeling of dread and the atmosphere was great. Thought Lily Rose and Willem were a little over the top at times. Loved that they didn’t reveal a “prettied up” Orlock. The end of the movie actually made me sad. Got tears in my eyes.

[@lainiwakura1776]

I think Lily-Rose and Willem were directed to be melodramatic, which I think fit with it taking place when it did.

[@iviraM17]

I loved this movie and I have not stopped thinking about it since I saw it on the 26th. I want to go watch it again this weekend!

[@CARTOONIVERSE1]

You should watch the original & the remake with William Dafoe(who's in this too). He plays Max Schreck pretending to be a human actor playing a vampire in the 1922 original. Really cool take.

[@doedarling1215]

I think if anyone is negative then they clearly never seen the 1922 or 1979 Nosferatu nor have they seen or read Dracula. The story is expanded on in this film, but it follows the same outline or beats. I think a lot of mainstream don't understand Gothic Horror vs Horror.

[@Ico_]

The issue with Dracula is that.. They swifted up so many things, from the books, to movies.. And even video-games. I do remember reading the book and thinking about how (even if it's no said clearly) Mina could be seen as a women with Female Histeria (16/17th century). On a Dracula video-game, the part 2, Mina is taken into an asylum, where she got hypnosis to stay in contact with count Dracula.. And sometimes she wakes up screaming. There is also the weird things with Dracula gouls in the modern representationd (3 semi-naked woman) that are said to be.. Present to lure man, but plot wise it was just almost never explained. Dracula in itself was never horrific, but more like a dark tales. Combining some poetic elements, with heavy Gothic influences.

[@kiaadams104]

The books and movies are Gothic horror, which is usually , and this is a really simple way of putting it, but most Gothic horror is just hyper sexualized romantic mystery with light horror elements and scares. I think people today just aren't used to Gothic Horror. I personally love Bram Strokers Dracula and the 90's film with Keanu Reeves and Winona Rider.

[@apricot8301]

As someone who had zero context for the movie going in, I initially appreciated the type of movie I was experiencing. Thomas's journey was thrilling to watch and be a part of. That entire section of the movie was phenomenal. My problem is that it never really returns to that sense of dread and eeriness in the movie. Maybe a scene or two towards the end, but I just found myself not really caring about the count anymore as time went on. Yes he was scary, but not that scary. So I was just waiting to see what happens. Then the ending happens and I was just left disappointed at all the build up.

[@doedarling1215]

@@apricot8301 then don't ever watch the 1979 version, I was bored and confused by so many of the decisions made by the director!

[@El_oh7199]

It's a not very subtle rip off of Stoker's Dracula

[@gen9018]

I didn't think I'd love it as much as I did. I am also a big gothic horror fan so I can understand why some people didn't enjoy it. Some of the most beautiful and chilling scenes.

[@evar1104]

Loved it, it was everything a gothic horror lover could hope for. I also loved, loved, LOVED the concept and the design for the count. One of my favourite films of the year.

[@NinjaAF2099]

Yes I believe they intentionally made him resemble historical Vlad the Impaler. The mustache was an unexpected but unique touch that actually worked. I read a book called “Vampires The Occult Truth” in 2006 during my senior year (the author went by the name Konstantinos) that taught me a lot of their folklore all over the world. The use of words like “strigoi” in the movie really stood out. The village ambience with the virgin riding with the Gypsies to the exhumed vampire grave was one of my favorite scenes. It was chilling and brutal as it was accurate to old world customs. This movie was peak lol

[@CobyV28]

Sort of a hot take, this was my favorite horror film of 2024. It's a horror masterpiece to me. Interesting though because I saw this in theaters on Christmas and this was the first time I saw audience members leave in the middle of the movie due to some disturbing scenes. 5 people in total and they never came back. 😂 Loved this video and I cannot wait to see what you review next!❤

[@k00_ma]

i don’t think this is a hot take. i thought this was a much more worthy as best horror film of the year (and of the decade imo) than something like longlegs which i truly thought was very underwhelming

[@agstinacueva1673]

Not a hot take sis. Everybody loved it.

[@yhibk1181]

I agree with you 100% and had a very similar experience at the theater with people walking out throughout the film on premiere night! I loved the film so much though it was jaw-dropping and I can’t wait to see it again

[@CobyV28]

​@@k00_ma I couldn't agree more. Longlegs was pretty disappointing to me

[@CobyV28]

​@@agstinacueva1673Glad to hear it ❤ You're sweet

[@bridgetuphoff2129]

I haven't heard anything negative about Nosferatu. Everyone I know absolutely loved it. I haven't seen it yet. But I'm looking forward to it.

[@christopherhuff3123]

The way NOSFERATU looks is VERY disappointing. The make up design is horrible.

[@meliastrickler7561]

Two people texted me as soon as they left the theater and told me not to waste my money. It's garbage, they said. I'll wait for streaming.

[@volladolll]

I didn’t love it at all but I’d see it to laugh at certain parts. I giggled throughout the whole thing.

[@Fluffy_cat77]

@@volladolll watching this movie in the theatres was absolutely horrible and humiliating to witness because of all of the unnecessary sexualization of Johnny Depp daughter and how the movie was so dark! when it came to the lighting 😂😂

[@wildoranges]

@@meliastrickler7561 well, thankfully we all have different tastes and opinions cause I genuinely could not understand why those people texted you that.

[@ryanterry2806]

this might be a bad take but i felt like a lot of the horror elements were very disjointed from the overall tone of the movie. with such an atmospheric movie i wanted the horror elements to come from feelings of dread and inescapable tension, but it felt like it was mostly jump scares and gore shoved in your face, and then the rest just almost felt like a drama period piece. that said i did still enjoy it and it is probably the most visually stunning movie i’ve ever seen. i loved the color grading and how all the muted tones made it almost look black and white for so much of the movie. the sets and costumes were absolutely gorgeous, i just wanted to explore the castle!!

[@TheKKVB]

Much as I love Anya Taylor-Joy , I'm very happy Lily-Rose Depp got this role instead! I don't want her to be only remembered as "Johnny Depp's daughter who acts in Kevin Smith's movies". This role got people to be interested to see more of her!

[@daesgatling1345]

Lily Rose Depp did fantastic. Anya Taylor Joy would've been miscast. She does nothing for me.

[@sarasthoughts]

​@@daesgatling1345yeah, I used to love her but after all the plastic surgery and the blonde hair thing I feel like I can't see the characters she plays anymore, I just see Anya and her buccal fat removal. Such a shame. She looks too modern, like a stunning model, not an actress

[@apricot8301]

The slowness of the movie works in the beginning as you're slowly delving deeper into this mysterious world and meet the Count. But everything after that the pacing really starts to hit you, as youre waiting for the movie to resolve, and I dont feel like it was worth the wait in the end. The movie had a lot of great moments, and I think the first half is a masterpiece. I just couldn't be bothered towards the end and really didnt like the ending sequence 😵

[@theamaeve8175]

I think it does a great job capturing the vibe of the original and modernizing it, but people should be aware that the aesthetics were one of the biggest reasons the original was great. It was from expressionist German films where the cinematography would go against reality but reflect the emotions of the characters. I think Eggers did that so well

[@gina9575]

I completely disagree with the pacing criticism! And Orlock not being scary enough - he felt ever present throughout the whole film, even when he wasn’t on screen and that’s what made him terrifying. His obsession was terrifying. As for the pacing/basic storyline - I can assume this is pretty accurate to the original? It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the 1920s movie but I’m sure it’s a pretty straightforward film - so I like that this remake appears to honor that. For how historic Nosferatu is as a film - if Robert went off the handle and added so many unexpected elements/extra horror it probably would have been seen as unfaithful to the original? Which remakes aren’t always 1 for 1 shots and concepts but I appreciate it for a classic film like this. Tho like I said, it’s been a while since I’ve seen the original. Definitely one of my favorite films I’ve seen in a while! 5/5 stars ⭐️

[@septemberblueuk]

This 💯

[@whalewolf7477]

LMFAO the side eye at Harry styles has me dead

[@eleanorharris9770]

Saw it on the 26th and have been waiting for this review! It was so cinematically beautiful.

[@sansthedrummer]

I'm glad it made Orlok what a vampire should be: an irredeemable monster that's evil incarnate. I don't mind what they did for Orlok's design since it's a good blend of the original and elements of how Dracula is described in the book.

[@lilyjones3754]

Starting the New year off right with a PBH video. 🎉

[@Tunnelvision705]

Just took my mom to see it today, she loves vampire movies. We absolutely loved it.

[@thesilentknight4554]

I'd be uncomfortable watching, particular scenes with my parent😮😂

[@basquat76]

If Lily Rose-Depp is nepotism then Bill Skarsgård is double down on it. A father and a brother paving the way for him. Hoult was a child actor so he got in the door early. There's a lot of people out there wanting to be actors but it seems to be an impossible mission for them.

[@justaman9724]

Its impossible for most people to become actors due to the supply and demand of Hollywood.

[@confusedbruhhh6132]

But he was phenomenal in this movie though, Lily tho...Idk do people actually like her acting in this? because I genuinely LOVED this movie, but the only thing that kept taking me out of it was her acting

[@basquat76]

@@confusedbruhhh6132 Well that settles that because you the center of the universe thinks that then that's how it is. He didn't get to where he is on his own. It's pure nepotism. Just because you get hard watching him doesn't change that

[@confusedbruhhh6132]

@@basquat76 you completely missed the point. Again, I'm saying yes they're BOTH nepo babies but he actually did something good with it, whereas for lily I can think of tons of other actresses that would've delivered this role much better(Mia Goth would've killed it). Don't get me wrong, the possession scenes and physical acting were in fact good, but her dialogue in most of the film was so over the top and pretentious

[@basquat76]

@@confusedbruhhh6132 No you missed the point. Just because you think he's great and she's terrible doesn't make it any less nepotism. I'll be happy to repeat myself. He wouldn't be where he is if not for his father and brother.

[@Stef-Bef]

It was a little too slow for me, I started to get bored. I think the atmosphere in The Witch was more tense than it was in this movie. I loved Bill Skarsgard & his voice in the movie but in some instances it was hard to make out what he was saying. Beautiful gowns though, lol

[@ethancooper4154]

MINOR SPOILERS A few thoughts on the movie: - I was disappointed...sort of. Like Rocklin Graves said in his review and what Sarah is getting at, the movie is very stylistically poignant and Eggers didn't hedge any of his decisions. It's a bold commitment to an exact work of art and executed flawlessly. I went in, like most, unintentionally expecting...something. And this was not whatever I expected. It was what Robert Eggers wanted it to be, and, like The Witch and The Lighthouse, requires multiple viewings under exclusively its own context to really appreciate. I strongly suggest any viewers to get 2-3 watches in before committing to an opinion. - Maybe the most beatiful horror movie I've ever seen - Maybe the most beautiful movie I've ever seen - It IS horror, straight up. Serious moments of terror. - The castle dining room scene is etched into my psyche forever. Incredible. - The performances of Skarsgard, Hoult, Depp, and Dafoe left me speechless. I can't even desribe how good they were. - The design of Orlok was weird at first. Like most, I don't know how to feel about the mustache. But, again, when I shift my perspective to consider the movie under its own context, it works. Like really well. Eggers didn't want Orlok to look like a traditional vampire/Nosferatu. He wanted Count Orlok to look like a 15th century Transylvanian noble that died and refused to leave, and has been turning into a Monster for the last 400 years. NAILED it. - I loved it wholy and I can't wait to see it again and again and again. A MASTERPIECE that should soon plant itself into the ouevre of iconic horror films.

[@robk.6591]

I hope there's a Black and White version available on blu-ray. Eggers' use of lighting just begs for it, imo.

[@vickytime3855]

Agree. I loved the desaturated shots best in the film- so beautiful

[@PossessedbyHorror]

ABSOLUTELY AGREE!

[@Valkonnen]

No professional would do that as the art of B&W cinematography is completely different and you can't just, "Decolorize" a film . This cinematographer took great effort in getting it to look precisely the way that they want. To see a great example, you want to see "the Lighthouse" where they used a specific aspect ratio and a cyan filter to get that specific look on the B&W film.

[@icravedeath.1200]

​@@ValkonnenMad Max fury road did a full re-grade and that looks great in the black and chrome look they went with.

[@bulldogfront666]

They actually intentionally used a cyan filter on most scenes to make it look like it is black and white while keeping some of those pale blues. The only shots that aren’t dark and pale like that are shots lit by flames when the orange takes over. So they already made very intentional choices with the color grade to make it feel black and white while keeping some color. It wouldn’t make sense to just put a black and white filter on it. It’s much easier to do that if it’s filmed on digital which Egger’s does not do. He uses film.

[@jtru0]

I appreciate how honest you are in your reviews. Happy new year!

[@mally6101]

I LOVED this movie! The more I think about it, the more I love it. The horror definitely could've been ramped up a bit but it was a very true-to-fashion Gothic Horror. Definitely a favorite of the decade for me!

[@tracyharms3548]

I thought I loved this movie. Then I saw it for a second time and REALLY loved it.

[@beejork8750]

literally same my only criticism is the camera lingers on count orlok too long sometimes and he just looks like a regular dude 😭I didn't mind the mustache tho, I read somewhere they gave him it because they were going with the closest depiction of Count Dracula in the novel.

[@VictoriaTraducciones]

Yes, he had a mustach in the book but also Eggers wanted to portray a dead transilvanina noble and the mustach along with the haitcut is very accurate to his time period, people complain because they want a modern looking hot vampire they can lust after but this is how Nosferatu/Dracula always should've been portrayed as

[@Zouly]

@@VictoriaTraducciones100% agreed

[@sarasthoughts]

​@@VictoriaTraduccionesI loved how historically accurate he looked

[@cyn.g]

Agree!! I have to admit that I lowkey laughed when I first saw the mustache, a little facial hair jump scare

[@Wraiven22]

I liked this a lot but I do feel like a lot of Eggers’s magic has been lost with his success and bigger budgets. I miss Vvitch-era Eggers who cast relatively unknown actors (giving them a chance!) and that used imagery that felt more raw/gritty and less refined. The fact that Harry Styles was considered for Thomas epitomizes how he’s changed.

[@NinjaAF2099]

I like the difference in how they intentionally made him resemble Vlad the Impaler vs. Gary Oldman’s performance. The mustache was an unexpected but unique touch that actually worked. I read a book called “Vampires The Occult Truth” in 2006 during my senior year (the author went by the name Konstantinos) that taught me a lot of their folklore all over the world. The use of words like “strigoi” in the movie really stood out. The village ambience with the virgin riding with the Gypsies to the exhumed vampire grave was one of my favorite scenes. It was chilling and brutal as it was accurate to old world customs. This movie was peak lol

[@gatorcroc7212]

I loved Nosferatu. I dont know how any one could dislike it, my only issue is the films not dubbed in german. And the cringe angry sex scene haha "you could never please me like him" like what lol!!

[@babymariobrother3793]

I also appreciated the simplicity and straightforwardness of the story and characters. Similar to the simplicity in Crimson Peak and contemporary fairy tale or fairy tale-esque stories. I think it's cool when creators honor the conventions of the past--stock characters, simple stories, etc.--rather than cater to what modern (in this case, 21st century) audiences expect out of a story.

[@so_esty]

Love your channel! We have polar opposite taste in horror and completely incompatible opinions, but you're literally the creator who got me into the genre, plus the inherent subjectivity is my favourite thing about horror.

[@Edowin-jz2sj]

While it could have been better, I think this is the best "Dracula Movie" that we've had in 32 years, which is saying something. I liked the depiction of Orlock because it was something that I feel we've never seen before for a "Dracula"-like figure. His appearance seemed closer to what a Romanian noble would have looked like and the gross-ness was probably more accurate to that of the older vampire beliefs from that part of the world. My absolute favorite seen of the movie was Thomas's encounter with the carriage and everything leading up to it.

[@jessehohm5835]

I 100% agree with you on all things! That’s why you’re my favorite reviewer!

[@sonupuppy6419]

I just watched this a couple hours ago, it had a lot of potential but the story wasn’t great. Acting and camera shots was amazing but I’d give it a 7/10 overall

[@franceskacostamagna1036]

Then don’t ever read Dracula…

[@Zouly]

Sooo you didn’t like original movie either then?

[@marygold22]

Thank you for verbalizing all my thoughts and feelings about this movie so well. Take care!

[@TheRandomGirl231]

this was my second most anticipated movie of the year after longlegs which i really disliked, but this? exceeded all my expectations, everything eggers touches turns to gold

[@darleneee92]

I actually really loved this movie! I can't wait for it to be available to stream. The actors were amazing.

[@raptor_redd]

I'm generally ambivalent to Robert Eggers, not a big atmospheric horror fan, but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed Nosferatu. I think the the chemistry of the main cast really sold me on it more than some of his other work.

[@RogueRotte]

Totally agree with you! I loved how there wasn't TONS of characters and 100s of plots. This was a straight plot, but the filmmaking and atmosphere was so complex. It's my fav vampire movie now. To me-it isn't slow, it's patient and it's drenched in dread. Just my opinion ofc. I respect your review and you did a really good job :)

[@FreeBrunoPowroznik]

Herzog's 1979 version of Nosferatu is one of my favourite movies. How does it compare?

[@emilyrowl9421]

Pennywise is various, but Orlock lusted after Ellen since she was a child. It’s hard to top that. A child eater and a pedo are both very bad if you ask me. As for who would win in a fight, I honestly don’t know.

[@bulldogfront666]

I think anyone who didn’t like it, or thought it was too slow, or not scary enough needs to actually go watch the original. As well as Herzogs version. This is absolutely the scariest version of Nosferatu. And yes of course the ending was predictable. ITS LITERALLY THE MOST FAMOUS VAMPIRE STORY EVER. It’s in our collective unconscious. They couldn’t have changed that without changing the story. And it’s an adaptation. You can’t change that much. The idea isn’t that it’s jump scares and it’s not going to make sense compared to modern horror. Just go watch the original and it’ll make sense.

[@nathanielbacon2661]

Disagree. I think the 1922 film is still scarier than this. And so is Bram Stoker's Dracula.

[@jeanneboisne1933]

I loved it! I think the story was a true dark romance that totally consume her with a monster actually being monstrous. I also like to think of Count Orlok as a metaphor of her internal struggles as a women in that time period so for me it's not a scary or sad ending but more a happy ending for Ellen where she finally embrace the "impure and ugly" side of her after spending years fighting against it

[@BeckywiseTheDancingClown]

One of the most beautiful horror movies I've seen in a long time ❤

[@theleafactor]

I'm actually so happy with the horror level because I could actually go to the movie alone and not hide my eyes the majority of the time like when I tried to see IT. But this movie still really scared me! Very happy with it

[@aluteijn1958]

I had a bit of an iffy theatre experience seeing this movie (people on their phones, talking to their neighbour, kicking seats, etc.), despite that I enjoyed the film immensely, and now want to see it again in a less packed theatre so I can fully immerse myself in the film. I personally loved Count Orlok's character design, and that it didn't imitate the previous films.

[@BlackCatBritt]

I personally loved it and was shocked when someone in the group I was with said he thought it was too boring afterwards. I couldn't understand his opinion, bc I was entranced the entire time and literally didnt feel the length. I do agree Orlok looked a bit goofy, but apparently his look is actually pretty historically accurate and based on real people of the time, and we all know Eggers is BIG on historical accuracy. So I do kinda get it, in the end.

[@madeleinec1107]

Personally, what made Orlok terrifying to me was his predatory nature - I know this often recurs as a theme in vampire stories. Yes, he was physically this putrescent & odd-looking creature, but the acting from Skarsgård alongside this is what really turned my stomach. The use of sound & light was especially horrific. Totally fair review, though! I am just a huge fan of gothic horror- I love the terror that arises from the unknown in this genre.

[@stephaniecutting9223]

I loved the film, the whole sequence with Thomas as he arrives to the castle and meets Orlock I found so creepy and so well done I actually think orlock was more effective the less you saw of him. I didn’t love the design but I did watch an interview and Eggers said he was looking more at what it would look like if an actual Eastern European nobleman turned into this creature and I definitely get the concept. I thought the movie was beautiful and haunting but yes slightly too long I was getting antsy by the end. Still a beautiful movie

[@ifyouhavegonst]

I really enjoyed it, I want to try to see it again in theaters maybe this weekend. I agree that Orlok’s design wasn’t what I expected. I liked the impending doom feeling of him in the shadows and I think Eggers did a great job of building up the tension. But I feel like the buildup wasn’t paid off in regard to how he looked.

[@gh0ulgirl]

enjoying your review of this, i’ve been waiting to see you talk about it! but i think this was deserving of the hype. also i think a lot of people are complaining bc they thought it was going to be a more typical monster movie but this is very gothic lit. if that’s not someone’s cup of tea that’s fine but i think it’s really weird to say it’s bad because that’s not what they wanted.

[@rhianonmorris5367]

I do have to say that this is perhaps the Only vampire movie I have ever seen that genuinely terrified me. I've seen many vampire and many horror films, but Nosferatu had me peeking through my fingers in some parts. I think all of the effects and acting were just enough. any more either way and it would have felt unbalanced. I understand where you're coming from though.

[@HorrorCritical]

It was my most anticipated movie of 2024, and I ended up loving the movie

[@meganwaldeck1141]

I pretty much agree with everything you said! Acting was great. It looked beautiful! Only downside was bills look… Didn’t particularly love that. I agree they could’ve made him a little bit more freaky looking. And although the movie is true to the original and is a little slow part of me still wanted it to maybe have a little bit morehorror or frightening moments. I’d probably also give it a four out of five!

[@chandraa5333]

I find your interpretation so interesting. Count Orlok was very effective for me, especially when we first truly meet him in the castle. Something about that tension and the voice genuinely triggered my fight or flight. I honestly appreciate the slow burn especially in the castle. I felt I was being held captive with thomas. I really enjoyed the romancism. This movie reminded me of, the show Penny Dreadful which has a very similar story line. And the short story Rappaccini's Daughter. I loved how the acting was a little over the top at times. I almost felt like I was watching a play. I think this was the first Romantic, true gothic film i've watched. And I absolutely adore it, its very cool.

[@sarasthoughts]

I was glued to the screen the whole time. This is is a MASTERPIECE. I still have adrenaline pumping hours later. If you studied and loved the gothic classics this is YOUR MOVIE as much as it is for me.

[@madbyinstinct]

I'm sorry, but I really didn't care for the reveal in Longlegs, so I think I might like this movie better. In any case, thanks for all the reviews you do and happy new year 🎉✨️

[@asan1050]

Thanks for posting this video.

[@armandoisai]

First of all Happy New Year, I hope you had a beautiful holidays.I just came out of the theater and came to watch your video. The movie was great, I really loved it, and the photography wow. It exceeded my expectations!

[@zaclockyer4884]

So glad to be early was excited to see your review to see if I should watch it

[@corrylee8624]

This came at the perfect time as I’m getting ready to go see this right now!! I always love your takes Sarah, and by what you said I think I’ll feel similarly. We’ll see!!😌

[@haxan6663]

Saw Nosferatu yesterday and loved it. I can see why modern horror fans might struggle with the pacing, but for me, it was perfect. A beautifully crafted film, with outstanding performances from Lily-Rose Depp and Bill Skarsgard.

[@TF2ReplayMaker]

This review was unexpectedly hilarious 🤣 especially the comparisons to Pennywise and that sneer at the mention of Harry Styles I'M DEAD 💀💀💀

[@monica4936]

I was looking forward to your review since seeing it on opening day! Loved it ❤

[@Nightsky107]

You put into words everything I felt after watching it. I agree and appreciate your take :)

[@grosbeak6130]

You reviewed Nosferatu here which so many reactors are doing like yourself but it is rare to find someone recognizing the real masterpiece of the horror genre in the year 2024: First Omen, with Nell Tiger Free.

[@PossessedbyHorror]

I’ve raved about that one so many times last year!

[@grosbeak6130]

@PossessedbyHorror I missed that. Well both of these movies were in the 2024 year release date. If you had to choose only between these two movies as best horror movie of 2024 along with their leading actresses, what say you?

[@laceye3485]

I was a bit worried when I saw the first IMDB reviews and now that work has slowed down, I was wondering if I really should see it. I’m glad I saw your review. We share similar tastes in horror and horror-adjacent films and shows, so I know if you have mostly high praise for it, I will feel the same. I’m so excited and can’t wait to see it 😊

[@katie.andreas27]

This film was classic Eggers and I loved it! I disagree about the Count, I loved the way he looked, vampires are dead humans, they shouldn’t look too over the top imo. Also I felt DREAD when he was on screen, but not fear necessarily. I agree that it’s a bit slow but that doesn’t bother me.

[@LateCambrian]

I’m with you on this one. I gave it 3.5/5 stars on my horror movie podcast (The Cantaloupe Cats). The Lighthouse is my overall favorite Eggers movie.

[@makebelievetonight]

My one major gripe is that I honestly feel like we spent too much time watching Lily Rose Depp being posessed. Yeah ok, it was freaky and she did great but how many scenes do I need to see of her convulsing? I think they spent too long on those moments in comparison to the story beats the possession scenes were punctuating. I think the characterization of Orlok was wonderfully scary and fresh, very different from most adaptations and arguably scarier than Dracula from the book. I think they could have done more with him, but I appreciate what we got. Also, I LOVED the mustache, perfect addition.

[@bedirascioglu8243]

Loved your review! I gave it 4 stars as well + same criticisms

[@withinpines]

There was a loon call (Canadian bird) in the background of a few of the scenes- which really bothered me in terms of accuracy lol

[@robertcrawford1791]

I loved it. Don’t really care what others say.

[@KimmyChi5]

I literally just watched Nosferatu today in the cinema and as someone who read the Dracula novel, I enjoyed it a lot more. I loved the artistic shots and the camera angles and Lily’s scenes where she’s possessed really creeped me out. There was only one scene with Count Orlok that creeped me out, but otherwise it was mostly Lily’s possession scenes. Unfortunately the person I went with absolutely hated it but honestly I can understand it’s not for everyone. It’s a really atmospheric and beautiful movie and I enjoyed it!

[@Enrobdoolb]

I gave it a 9/10 when I first watched it. The more it was in my head, the more I realize the mustache is a huge reason why I didnt enjoy it. It's a solid 7/10 since it's a legitimate pain to look at the mustache. If he didn't have the mustache, I'd keep it at 9. Huge fumble in the actual monster if I'm honest.

[@DrOz-007]

Dracula has a mustache in the Stoker novel. Guess it was a nod to that.

[@adririvera]

i agree w you on pacing and LOVINGGG the intro scene. i wish there was more of that horror element too bc i watched that and thought “omg im in for a ride” and then it just…. didn’t give me that. i’m excited to rewatch it for sure. a critique of mine was the perception of time in the movie! the husband’s journey was supposed to take 6 weeks and the film made it seem like he traveled so quickly. i feel the effect of time could’ve been portrayed better

[@Trassel242]

I loved how Orlok’s castle had this nightmarish quality to it, where it didn’t seem to make sense in how it was laid out, how it was dimensioned, etc. Like in the nightmares where the corridors are always long enough for the monster to catch up with you. I was surprised at how blunt the film was in the whole “vampires as metaphor for SA” sense. This one, it’s not metaphor, it’s not subtext, it’s plain text and it can be quite difficult to watch because of that. The lack of jump scares etc is great, and the creeping dread is also great. I think maybe you have to have a certain history to really be scared by it, and if you’re lucky enough to not have such a history, it won’t be all that scary.

[@danarodriguez3816]

just want to start by saying i’m adding my two cents about the film not hating on your opinion! the way i see it, the horror elements, pacing, and plot were all perfectly balanced for me. when i think of this movie, i don’t see it as trying to just be a modern horror movie but as aiming to utilize modern horror and cinematography elements to bring to life one of the oldest pieces of horror there is. nosferatu is so heavily derived from dracula and this movie has so many beats that are almost identical to bram stoker’s dracula while still managing to have its own themes and ideas. it’s an ode to everything unique and beautiful about the vampire genre. i have never seen the original nosferatu and intend to watch it to see how much was pulled from there as well, but you can really feel the way everyone involved with this project wanted to honor the aesthetic and appeal of early vampire media. the criticism i most agree with is some of the characters feel a little surface level and someone who is coming in without intimate knowledge of their previous iterations it might find it hard to connect with them.

[@hastbru]

I thought it is AMAZING. What a great way to start the year! I just got back from the movie theater and, WOW, Nosferatu blew me away. The editing, the transitions, the INFINITE references, how he managed to tell so much in this little goth gem, a masterclass! Will have to rewatch to catch everything because it was a lot, amazing! I want to suck (dad joke) every reference and interpretation from this movie because I absolutely loved it. Spoilers in 3 2 1 just the beginning got me hart, immediately threw me back to a queen’s song called somebody to love, the lyrics are on point of what I felt at one point of my life like her summoning “Nosferatu” also Is she a necromancer? is she a witch? is she sookie stackhouse??? :) or is she just going insane while the bubonic plague ravages Europe? The “dark realm” was all a conjuration? I don’t remember the words each character says in key scenes… the comic pipe. the mindless signing of a contract one don’t even can read just for money! the absolute nailing the historical context. some more thoughts the dogs seemed to me a reference to Howard Thurman “three hounds of Hell:” fear, hypocrisy, and hatred. also the latin ceremonial language used at the beginning and at the end I interpreted as a jab at how religion and also language are used as tools of control, specifically at the end when Nosferatu says in Latin how they must unite in soul, and flesh to become one, this is basically the holy trinity… it’s sooo much for just one viewing!!

[@t4ngy]

I don't really watch movies based on who are the actors or director, so I didn't know it was a Robert Eggers movie until the very end, but I was constantly remembering The Witch throughout due to it being an outstanding period movie for me, and The Witch is my favorite horror movie! So at the end I realized I really like Robert Eggers. I actually thought he was the perfect choice to do this remake, because his style and cinema interests/influences marry too well with the whole concept. He fully commits to the aesthetics and period, focusing not only on the horror elements, but also costumes, makeup, casting, horror style, vocabulary and language, and so much more. Focusing on the horror elements now, I didn't think the movie needed "more horror", I thought the plague and the killings were really well done, and he even added jumpscares that suited the style very well, without turning it into a cliché. In my opinion, he updated a classic, while still maintaining its main style, aesthetic and essence. He also gave his own little spin without changing the whole story, in a way that added a new layer to it.

[@hakeem27369]

Been waiting to see your opinion lol, i honestly loooooved Eggers depiction of vampires

[@fluffbun5504]

I was actually quite tense with scenes with Count Orlock! Especially his scenes with Thomas. I felt he was just very unpredictable and could lash out at any moment. I also do agree it was slow, but I believe it worked in its favor to really create tension and built up the characters!

[@Andreea140294]

I totally agree with all you said. My biggest issue with this movie was that we never connect with Ellen, they don’t allow us to see the true horror that she feels. We need more details of her life, how she experience being with him and the horror she feels. We don’t have a true background of her life either. So I really didn’t care when she died. That’s the biggest flaw of the movie.

[@Johnny-ci8mw]

It made me giggle a little bit that they used the same exact jumpscare like 5 times. Quick closeup on Orlock’s face with a loud boom. It made me cringe a little, but it got me every time 😆

[@marlenbobarlen]

that first one almost made my shoe fly off of my foot 🤣

[@erinnadia0409]

The jump scares were tacky 😂😅 for a second I thought blumhouse was making this film

[@Johnny-ci8mw]

@@erinnadia0409 I agree. It’s like the studio wanted to make it “more scary” so they threw in some cheap jumps. It definitely made me roll my eyes a little.

[@andretaylor1969]

I loved this movie. If you enjoyed The Witch, you should enjoy this one. Similar pace and style. Keep making these movies Mr Eggers. We need more movies like this.

[@HisNameIsEL]

6:32 Eh, think what he meant is that going into the deep end psychologically for Orlock was more disturbing. I’d say “scary wise” they just have different ways of being scary? Penny is more in your face while Orlock is more reserved. Like pennywise is an extrovert while Orlock is more an introvert haha 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@stevemuzak8526]

This is easily one of the greatest gothic horror ever made. I was blown away by it. In Robert Eggers we trust. This guy is a mad genius.

[@batling8355]

I haven't been able to watch it yet and I'm dying to. The Witch is my favorite horror of all time, big fan of the atmospheric dread, cinematography, score, acting-- all of it. The very negative movie critic reviews I've seen of Nosferatu just makes me think I'm going to love it too.

[@HorseJoint]

This movie was alright. Just hyped myself up for it too much. I only watched the 1st trailer and that’s it.

[@cybrman3317]

Watching the film last night I had multiple thoughts of just how much better Bram Stoker's Dracula (32 years ago) is in comparison. Then I realized that the original Nosferatu (1922) is actually better than Egger's version. 7/10

[@nathanielbacon2661]

Agreed on both! 💯

[@mikepratt6481]

​@@nathanielbacon2661 I really enjoyed Nosferatu, but I think I would've enjoyed it more if Coppola's version didn't exist. I remember just comparing similar beats (I know, it's based on the same story obviously) between the 2 movies. The visuals and practical effects of both were beautiful! I can't wait for a double-feature viewing when Nosferatu hits Blu-ray!

[@t4ngy]

I went to see this movie without watching any trailers and I never really watched the original or remakes. I thought it was just gonna be another silly horror remake, especially being a remake of a really old movie at this point, so I wasn't THAT interested, just went to see it because my friends wanted to. It caught me by surprise how much I loved the story and the style, it was one of the very few movies I thought the pacing was justified and that there were no "filler" scenes. The aesthetic really immersed me, and I usually hate period movies (especially period horror), but I thought it was done really well and not in a boring way, filled with stereotypes. I was actually surprised with the ending, because nowadays most horror movies put some sort of happy ending, and I thought it was a really sad ending. Also, I thought Orlok was really terrifying, exactly because he's man-like but all decomposing and stuff, and we only see shadows of him most of the time.

[@HECTORMONTALVO-le9cn]

Good review and cool video Sarah!👍 I wish you a happy and prosperous New Year 2025 Sarah! 🎆