Nosferatu: (what to expect)
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Concession Stand Scorecard: Nosferatu
Pod Drop: ICYMI
This week’s movie - “Nosferatu”
Letterboxd Description:
Succumb to the darkness.
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.
Best Watched With
Someone with strong bones so when the jump scares come, you don’t accidentally break their ribs by elbowing them over and over and over (sorry Eric).
End credit thoughts
When it comes to period pieces, Robert Eggers is amongst the best working today. His attention to detail and historical approach to filmmaking awards him the ability to build out worlds that transport us into the realities of the characters with ease. Nosferatu is a two hour gothic painting in motion that should be displayed in one of those famous museums. This one is not for the weak stomach (Josh); a visual spectacle of grotesque evil cosplaying as beauty and grace to create this gothic fairytale.
Bill Skarsgård transforming into the creature that is Count Orlok might be cliche for the 34 year old actor, but there's only a handful of people that perform at such high caliber on a consistent basis in these kind of roles. Lily-Rose Depp matches Skarsgård, a ying and yang of performances. Orlok and Depp's performances might be at the center of the Nosferatu stage but do not necessarily steal the show because this show involves A-listers bringing A games. Each performance in each scene outdoes the previous one reaching a crescendo in the final frame.
The movie shifts from black and white to color, like a painter choosing the pigments of each paint used in every brushstroke. Despite the horrific subject matter that is being painted, each image is a work of art and gorgeously executed. The first and last sequences that bookend the story will leave a long lasting impression.
You don't need to watch the original Nosferatu to enjoy this one, but since it follows the original story, it wouldn't hurt to see how Eggers has masterfully adapted this influential film. Horror fans and Eggers stans will not be disappointed. If you live near a theater with IMAX or Dolby showings, and can deal with a decent amount of disturbing and bloody images, this one is well worth the price of admission.
Watch this one on the big screen.
Watch the trailer here
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