Nosferatu (2025) A review- Nellie N
Just a quick reminder that this film has an age rating of 15 and not suitable for anyone below this age!
The 2025 film Nosferatu, directed by Robert Eggers, is an incredible reimagining of the 1922 silent film. It stays true to the original story of Count Orlock who is a vampire bringing horror to a small German town. The brand new film features an outstanding cast, which includes Lily Rose Depp (Ellen Hutter), Nicholas Hoult (Thomas Hutter), Bill Skarsgard (Count Orlock), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Friedrich Harding), Willem Dafoe (Prof. Albin Eberhart) and Emma Corrin (Anna Harding).
The story follows Thomas Hutter, an estate agent, and his wife Ellen. Thomas is sent to Transylvania to sell a property to the mysterious Count Orlock. However, Orlock has sinister plans and brings a plague of rats and death to Ellen and their town. Ellen, who has psychic abilities, had unknowingly summoned Orlock years ago when she was lonely. As the plague spreads and Orlock demands Ellen’s compliance, Thomas returns and tries to save her. The film is visually stunning and has received praise for its incredibly executed eerie atmosphere and performances.
So how does it differ from the old film?
Here are some key differences:
Count Orlock’s Appearance: In the original film, Count Orlock has a more polished, rat-like appearance. In the new film, Orlock (Bill Skarsgård), looks more grotesque and resembles a rotting corpse. He has a mustache, decrepit clothes, and a balding head of hair. The transformation left Skarsgard completely unrecognisable on screen – this was very impressive!
New Characters: Eggers introduced new characters, such as Professor Albin Eberhart Von Franz, a vampire hunter and scientific practitioner played by Willem Dafoe. This character does not exist in the original film!!
Character Development: The new film provides more character development and depth, especially for Ellen and Thomas, who are helped by Professor Albin Eberhart Von Franz in uncovering the mystery behind Nosferatu’s curse.
Modern Cinematography: While the original film is a silent movie with a distinct visual style, the new film uses modern cinematography techniques to create an immersive experience.
Faithfulness to the Original Story: Despite these changes, Eggers’ film stays true to the story of the original film, maintaining the haunting and gothic atmosphere.
Nosferatu has already been named one of the best movies of the year (it’s January) and I must admit it might be hard to beat. I am a huge fan of gothic remakes, novels and movies and this is definitely one to watch (NOT with your family- some elements are quite literally if Dracula was in Saltburn). It has been praised by critics and there may potentially be some Oscars on the way!! So is it worth sinking your teeth into? This devilishly horrifying film is definitely for fans of classic gothic literature however it may be a bit… interesting for those who aren’t as familiar. I give credit to the beautiful cinematography which perfectly captures the haunting vibe and the complete embodiment that the actors used to get into their roles, delivering a realistic and impressively strange performance. It may not be a must watch but nonetheless it is a masterpiece to observe (or go with friends for a good laugh…it does get weird!).
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