By Jolo Flores

Make sure your lights don’t flicker when you watch this haunting remake.

Acclaimed director Robert Eggers delivers his bold reimagining of the silent horror classic, featuring a star-studded cast and his signature meticulous attention to detail in historical setting.

Set in a fictional German town in the 1830s, the film follows newlyweds Ellen and Thomas Hutter (Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult) as they are both haunted by an encounter with the eerie vampire, Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård). 

While the plot is similar to the 1922 original and inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the film expands upon its narrative and emotional depth while retaining the original film’s shadow-drenched aesthetic.

The film amplifies the psychological complexity of the characters, particularly Ellen, who emerges as a resilient figure torn between fear and desire for Orlok. Depp’s portrayal is a tour de force as she captures the character’s fragility and quiet strength.

Hoult delivers a compelling and nuanced performance as an eager, naive property agent haunted by the true nature of his host, skillfully portraying Thomas’ transformation from wide-eyed optimism to sheer desperation in his descent to fear.

Skarsgård embodies Count Orlok with a grotesque, inhuman presence that is impossible to look away from. His performance is a monster of a portrayal, even though his Transylvanian nobleman-inspired look grew on me, which I understand the direction Eggers is going for with the vampire.

Also among the film’s standout is that of Willem Dafoe in his third collaboration with Eggers after ‘The Lighthouse’ and ‘The Northman’. The supporting cast includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, and Simon McBurney, all of whom also contributed spectacular performances.

While modern audiences might expect fast-paced jump scares, this film defies conventions with a slow-burning nightmare that rewards patience with the atmosphere of unrelenting dread. 

Fans of Eggers’ previous works will appreciate his commitment to historical accuracy and deeply immersive horror, while newcomers may find themselves enraptured by his sheer artistry on display.

Ultimately, ‘Nosferatu’ is not just a remake — it’s a love letter to classic horror. Eggers has crafted a film that is both timeless and terrifying, ensuring that Count Orlok’s shadow will continue to haunt audiences for generations to come.

With that said, I am going to give this movie… 9/10!