Nosferatu

Director: Robert Eggers

Genre:  Horror/Fantasy

Language: English

Year:2024

Plot

Year 1838.

Thomas Hutter, a young estate agent is sent to Count Orlok's castle in Transylvania by his superior, to prepare documents as Orlok plans to buy a new house in town. in the way he encounters, Gypsies and witnesses their ceremonies which makes him uncomfortable. His horse is stolen and he is left alone in the inn. Soon, he meets Lord Orlock himself and as the days pass, Hutter discovers Orlok is not exactly what he claims to be...but something ancient and evil....But can he do anything to stop him? Will that even matter?

He left his wife Ellen with his friends Friedrich and Anna Harding for the time. Ellen realized that her nightmares returning and with it an evil that got connected to her a long time ago...

Vish View

Nosferatu- the original film - was an unofficial adaptation of Bram Stocker's Dracula. Because of the legal problems related to rights from Stocker Estate, the filmmakers were forced to change the character names and some parts of the original story. Even so, the film is a classic example of a gothic horror film. Max Schreck's performance as Count Orlock is iconic. We can see its influence in various films throughout history. The film inspires filmmakers even today.

Robert Eggers watched it when he was 8 years old and loved it. Retelling the story was his dream; in 2024, he delivered it as his best creation. He rewrote the story and made some necessary changes to make it more appealing to the viewer - this feels like a horror fairy tale. The relationship between Ellen and the vampire is given more importance - which gives depth to both characters. Every character is written so well and performed brilliantly by the actors - special mention to Lily and Skarsgård. 

Eggers has used both visual and sound mediums to its best. Redesigning the character of Orlok was a smart and creative move - which gives this movie its own identity as a gothic horror masterpiece.

The story of Dracula is something that will enchant people forever and so will this modern take on the classic horror tale.