Nosferatu (2024)

“Does evil come from within us or from beyond?”

Robert Eggers sultry slow burn of an adaptation is really a must see watch for those that love classic horror and atmospheric tension. A classic told that’s been told countless times, with Eggers signature style, that oozes and drips from every pore of this gothic epic.

The cinematography is breathtaking – a series of gorgeous gothic castles, cathedrals and drab city streets. This style really creates a character in itself, always peaking around corners or looming overhead – with a striking almost monochrome colour scheme that harks back to its 1922 roots.

The actors performances are also not to be taken lightly here, as Bill Skarsgard completely – body and soul – into Count Orlok. His role in this movie really makes the horror as his voice, thick with accent and deepness really get across what true vampires should be, pure horror and fear. Each movement deliberate and intense, as well as powerful – it is a performance that left me in shock and awe. Nicholas Hoult and Lily-Rose Depp also put in a career best performance as forlorn lovers, wracked Orloks plagues, with fantastic enthusiasm and physicality. Willem Defoe is incredible as always – no surprise there.

Although the films run time looses a little steam around the mid way mark, and can be a little self indulgent with pacing – overall this is a film well worth seeing. Visually impressive, with a dark, lusty and macabre undertone this film thrills, scares and even tugs on the heartstrings. A welcome addition for any horror lover, and a memorable piece added to the vampire archives.

8/10