Robert Eggers continues to make great films. Loved the sound, cinematography, and set design. I recently read Dracula, so it was fun to see how he adapted the original 1922 film and also just the Dracula novel in general.
Nosferatu Trailer
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I assume this version is based on the 1922 film and not Bram Stokers novel? It's count Orlok and he is a hideous creature, correct? Changes were made in the original Nosferatu from Stokers version to avoid copyright laws, which wasn't sucessfull. There is actually a pretty interesting story behind all of it. All but one copy of the film was destroyed and it was almost never released to audiences, and if that had happened vampires probably wouldn't have become a pop culture phenomenon like they are today.
This movie was really good I thought. Creepy and fun. Egger's movies aren't always my favorite but I enjoyed this one a lot.
Nosferatu is nearly the exact same story as Dracula the novel in almost every way. Sure, Nosferatu has subtle changes, like taking place in Germany instead of London and the Count's name being Orlak. Not sure what you mean by saying Stoker's version wasn't successful. He never made a movie adaptation of his novel - but he did do a play I guess. But you still couldn't really compare that and the 1922 film. In the book, Dracula is first described as having a heavy mustache amongst other characteristics that could be considered hideous. And I believe he gets younger, less grotesque as the novel goes on when he gains more strength (and drinks more blood).
They’re saying that the attempts to get around copyright by making changes to story were not successful
Well, I never said Stokers version wasn't successful, but the release of Nosferatu in America is what led to the widespread popularity of vampires. As for differences, I think Orlok and Dracula have some differences. Dracula is debonaire when he wants to be and enchants his victims, and his bite can change them into vampires. Orlok is a frightening creature who skulks in the shadows and pretty much just kills his victims. Also sunlight does not kill Dracula. It diminishes his power but he is just fine walking around in the daylight. Orlok is killed by daylight. Today these differences have been conflated in a lot of ways, but back then the director of Nosferatu was hoping it would be enough to avoid copyright laws in Germany. A lawsuit by the Stoker estate got the film shut down, because as you say it was a very similar story, and all but one copy of the movie was destroyed. That copy made it's way to the US where the Stoker estate had let the copyright lapse. The film was released and the rest is history.
I loved the film. Great remake of the original. I loved the blend of gothic horror, jump scares and a few things that were just uncomfortable to watch.
I saw it yesterday and loved it. The atmosphere and acting were great. Some people are calling it boring, but I’m glad there are directors still making movies like this instead of all the super hero movies for people with short attention spans.
I like super hero movies too but I definitely appreciate movies that show patience to build a story.
Oh yes, I thought the whole part was pretty cool.
As an old man my hearing isn't as good as it used to be so I struggled some with the heavy accent but I thought it was pretty darn cool they had that accent though.
As a remake it's very faithful to the original. I thought the pacing could have been much better as they added 45 minutes to the original. It's was beautiful to look at. The original used shadows much better than the digital shadows in this one.
Maybe I missed it but there seemed to be a major plot point missing from the remake that was important to the ending.
Maybe I missed it but there seemed to be a major plot point missing from the remake that was important to the ending.
That scene and the transport to the castle in all versions of the Dracula/ Nosferatu story is usually about the time you realize something is very wrong
Finally watched this on Prime, had meant to go in theater. Visually stunning yet I couldn’t help compare it to Coppola film the whole way (I know it’s not intended to be that but the stories are so similar I can’t help it). It’s just not as engaging, the Coppola film is just as visually striking too, I think it’s cinema’s ignored masterpiece.
Loved it and glad it exists, but probably won’t go back to it.
Loved it and glad it exists, but probably won’t go back to it.
