Nosferatu
Remake of the 1922 silent classic, not Dracula
The brief
Eggers brings his trademark obsessive period detail and suffocating atmosphere to F.W. Murnau's vampire classic, creating something that feels both ancient and disturbingly intimate. Bill Skarsgård disappears completely into a grotesque, primal Orlok while Lily-Rose Depp anchors the whole thing with a performance that's equal parts vulnerable and unhinged. This moves slower than most modern horror but builds to moments of genuine shock that'll stick with you - it's folklore horror, not jump scares. Perfect for fans of The Witch or anyone who wants their vampires genuinely monstrous instead of sexy.
The verdict
If you crave atmospheric horror that prioritizes dread over cheap thrills and appreciate meticulous period craftsmanship, this is a genuinely unsettling vampire film that treats its monster as folklore nightmare fuel. If you need fast pacing or prefer your horror with frequent scares rather than slow-building tension, the deliberate 133-minute runtime will test your patience.
Watch with
- 👫 Horror enthusiasts who appreciate slow builds
- 👤 Perfect for solo viewing in complete darkness
- ⚠️ Skip if you prefer jump scares over dread
Heads up
- Graphic sexual content and nudity (frequent)
- Intense violence and blood (moderate)
- Disturbing imagery and body horror (frequent)
- Sexual assault themes (implied)
Credits
- Director
- Robert Eggers
- Cast
- Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Skarsgård, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson
Official synopsis
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Over Your Dead Body (2026)
Both gothic horror tales explore obsession and supernatural revenge themes.
Total runtime: 2h 13m + 1h 45m = 3h 58m
