Emma Corrin looking terrified in Nosferatu
The first few reactions have arrived for Nosferatu, and there seems to be agreement about the film. From The Witch and The Lighthouse director Robert Eggers, Nosferatu is a remake of the classic 1922 silent film of the same name, reimagining the tale of the classic Transylvanian vampire.
The film features a leading cast including Emma Corrin, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe, Ralph Ineson, and Lily-Rose Depp. It is set for release on December 25. ✕ Remove Ads Now, the first reviews are in for Nosferatu. The results were unanimously glowing reviews from those who had seen previews of Nosferatu, with many critics calling it one of the best films of the year. Praise was especially granted to the performances from both Depp and Skarsgård, along with several other key actors in the film. Check out some of the reactions to Nosferatu below: Jordan Raup called Nosferatu "Eggers' most assured work," and praised the performances from Depp and Skarsgård. ✕ Remove Ads Others were excited to share their thoughts on Nosferatu after having to keep it private, including @Carlos_Film, who said they"loved Nosferatu" and its"exploration of evil as an elemental force." @GermainLussier echoed the praise for Depp and Skarsgård, and called the movie"a knockout" and"excellent." @DCrowsNest also sang Nosferatu's praises, calling it"one of the most achingly beautiful films of this year." ✕ Remove Ads Some of the initial reviews even went beyond calling Nosferatu one of the best of the year, with @NextBestPicture calling it"one of the most seductively macabre films ever made." Another shoutout to Depp and Skarsgård was given by @AndrewJ626, who also called out the great performance by Hoult. ✕ Remove Ads @Lulamaybelle thought that Nosferatu went"HARDER than any other horror film this year." @griffschiller gave high praise that Nosferatu "surpasses the hype as Eggers delivers a wickedly sinister reimagining of the iconic legend." Collider's Perri Nemiroff also thought Depp and Skarsgård were great, in addition to Hoult and Simon McBurney. ✕ Remove Ads What This Means For Nosferatu This Betters Nosferatu's Box Office Chances Close While there is not yet a Rotten Tomatoes score for Nosferatu, these initial reactions are a good sign that the film will be a huge critical success. The Nosferatu cast is star-studded, and it seems like that fact really works in the film's favor. Eggers' films are already known for their great performances by actors such as Anya Taylor-Joy and Robert Pattinson, so Nosferatu will be a chance to expand on that legacy. Hopefully, this initial praise will help to build the hype enough that Nosferatu will also have a good box office showing. Related Nosferatu: Release Date, Cast, Story, Trailer & Everything We Know Horror maven Robert Eggers returns with his spin on the classic film, Nosferatu, and there are already a ton of terrifying details about the remake. ✕ Remove Ads Our Take On What This Means For Nosferatu's Future Nosferatu's Awards Potential Looks Better Now In addition to potential box office success, Nosferatu's early praise is a good sign of the movie's awards aptitude. Nosferatu is the first Eggers film to get such a prime release date in terms of awards season, releasing on December 25. While this already positions it for greater success, horror films have historically struggled to gain Oscars' attention, even if deserving. Between the basis in a classic story and its great early reviews, Nosferatu could break that trend as it heads into its awards season release.✕ Remove Ads Nosferatu HorrorFantasyMystery Nosferatu is a remake of the 1922 silent film of the same name from director F. W. Murnau. Robert Eggers is crafting his own version of the story for the reboot as writer and director, with Bill Skarsgård stepping into the shoes of Count Orlok. Nosferatu tells the tale of a young woman who falls victim to a vampire utterly infatuated with her. Director Robert Eggers Release Date December 25, 2024 Studio Regency Enterprises , 1492 Pictures Distributor Focus Features , Universal Pictures Writers Robert Eggers Cast Bill Skarsgard , Lily-Rose Depp , Nicholas Hoult , Willem Dafoe , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Emma Corrin , Simon McBurney , Ralph Ineson , Paul Maynard , Stacy Thunes Character Count Orlok , Ellen Hutter , Thomas Hutter , Professor Albin Eberhart Von Franz , Friedrich Harding , Anna Harding , Knock , Dr. Wilhelm Sievers , Dockhand , Head Nurse Runtime 132 Minutes Main Genre Horror Expand
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