Nosferatu
Nosferatu

Nosferatu

2024Movie133 minEnglish

A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users89%
Director: Robert EggersGenres: Horror, Drama, Gothic

Plot Summary

A haunting tale of obsession between a haunted young woman in 19th-century Germany and the ancient Transylvanian vampire who stalks her, bringing untold horror with him. The film reimagines the classic vampire myth with a focus on dread and psychological terror.

Critical Reception

Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' has been met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its masterful atmosphere, striking visuals, and unsettling performances. Critics have lauded Eggers' distinct directorial vision and his ability to craft a modern horror classic that honors its source material while forging its own terrifying path.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and deeply atmospheric, delivering a palpable sense of dread.
  • Features career-defining performances, particularly from Bill Skarsgård as the titular vampire.
  • A masterful reimagining that is both a faithful homage and a distinct, chilling vision.

Google audience: Audiences have been captivated by the film's eerie ambiance and intense performances, with many commending its faithfulness to the gothic horror spirit while appreciating its modern cinematic approach. Some viewers noted its slow-burn intensity as a particularly effective element of its horror.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Horror Film at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

Director Robert Eggers cited F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film 'Nosferatu' as a primary inspiration, aiming to capture the same primal fear and unsettling imagery.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

Nosferatu (2024) marks the third remake of the original 1922 film, and at this point, you have to wonder, how many times do we need to see this story retold? It’s also part of a ridiculously long list of Dracula-related films, with nearly 9...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

"Nosferatu" tries far too hard to be something, it could more readily have been, with a lighter touch. You can see what they are going for, a creepy noir, horror fantasy. The problem is, it feels obsessively over stylised, to the point...
Dean

Dean

Was pretty decent movie with beautiful visuals. I mean the atmosphere was perfect - cold, dark, gloomy winter. Story was good too. Recently we have been getting some decent horror movies about vampires, like "The Last Voyage of the Demeter"...
Kali

Kali

> Standing Before Me Was Death, But I'd Never Been So Happy \- Ellen Hutter **Nosferatu** is a chilling gothic horror with top-tier acting and a beautiful set design. The film uses colour and sound better than any other film I've seen...
MllwAlms

MllwAlms

One of the greatest horror films in my opinion. Between the cinematography, cast/acting and the story sticking to original lore; Everything about this movie was masterful. I would go watch it again in theaters if I had the opportunity.
Chandler Danier

Chandler Danier

Visually interesting. Fun to see hands venture over towns. It failed to hold my interest the whole runtime...it's long. It's kind of boring. It's fine. You could probably write an essay about it and be revered if you so desired.
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Tom" (Nicholas Hoult) is lovingly married to "Ellen" (Lily-Rose Depp) but they haven't much money. That could change, though, as his boss "Knock" (Simon McBurney) charges him with a very special mission. He must travel from his German home...
2handgrip

2handgrip

Incredible acting. No one outshined anyone. Nicholas Hault’s interpretation of genuine fear and loss of faith and strength is commendable. Lily rose depp’s performances over all I see as true sport. I’m inspired. The costuming was splendid....
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Nosferatu'</em> didn't quite hook me, but there is enough about it that I can consider it as a good film. The visuals are splendid, as are the gothic horror elements. On the cast, Lily-Rose Depp impresses, as does (more minimally) Emma...
Narate

Narate

"_There is a devil in this world and I have met him._" There are parts of this movie I really like. It is almost like gothic poetry painted onto the screen and in a way it is beautiful. Another part of me was a little disappointed with a...