And DAMN I was hoping for some les action as well....but nope. This is the LEAST erotic vampire story in quite a while. The bit of nudity is has is well placed
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NOSFERATU teaser trailer released - Robert Eggers - Dec 25
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Valedix
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No worries lol thanks for the info though.
But I can edit it.
Chuck Berry
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Big Baller
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Im gonna watch it this week hopefully
GulfCoastZilla
Member
Thought the movie is a bit overrated.
Some brief thoughts and what I think I would have wanted instead in this outing.
Orlock looks and sounds ridiculous. I get it, old Transylvanian noblemen had Dr. Robotnik mustaches, but shit looked dumb.
ATJ continues to be a vampire in his films sucking all charisma and soul out of scenes. Fucking his dead wife is some shit. Wish she came back to life with her kiddos to finish him off.
So I think what would have worked for me? If Eggers made a folk lore vampire movie that didn’t have to hit all the Dracula/Nosferatu bullet points. If this was an original story that just took place in that time period, about a folk lore vampire in some town in the middle of the Carpathian Mountains that you as an audience member haven’t seen 100’s of times before would have been more beneficial to the actors, story and creature design.
You ever see Black Sabbath? Think “The Wurdulak”
Some brief thoughts and what I think I would have wanted instead in this outing.
Orlock looks and sounds ridiculous. I get it, old Transylvanian noblemen had Dr. Robotnik mustaches, but shit looked dumb.
ATJ continues to be a vampire in his films sucking all charisma and soul out of scenes. Fucking his dead wife is some shit. Wish she came back to life with her kiddos to finish him off.
So I think what would have worked for me? If Eggers made a folk lore vampire movie that didn’t have to hit all the Dracula/Nosferatu bullet points. If this was an original story that just took place in that time period, about a folk lore vampire in some town in the middle of the Carpathian Mountains that you as an audience member haven’t seen 100’s of times before would have been more beneficial to the actors, story and creature design.
You ever see Black Sabbath? Think “The Wurdulak”
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TerribleAtThisGame
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I've seen it twice now and unfortunately I agree with you but would be harsher on it.
I really tried with the new Orlok look but it just doesn't fucking work for me after they take him out of the shadows. He looks fantastic during the initial night encounter. Totally obscured in the shadows. The more they show him directly, the less his look works and by the end I found myself actively finding him ridiculous. Is it accurate? Yes and it was a cool idea. But it doesn't work in practice for me because we're left with something like zombie Frank Zappa meets Mendez from Resident Evil 4. They try so hard to make him absurdly "scary" that they lose the gaunt wraith aspect. When he bursts out of his coffin with that ridiculous mustache and his cock out and jacked, he just looks like a typical Hollywood Horror villain but sillier. It's extremely disappointing to me. We already have a thousand of those and didn't need Nosferatu to be that.
I found the acting all over the place and incoherent. Ralph Ineson, as always, was on fucking point. Everyone else ranged from serviceable to annoying. AJT seemed to be in some off-Broadway play, Dafoe seemed to be in a different movie tonally when in scenes with Ineson, Hoult was adequate and Depp actively annoying half the time. She seemed to do her best attempt at an Adjani impression most of the time and then going pure modern Horror schlock with the "possession" bits. ATJ was a real highlight of what the fuck is this guy doing.
One of the worst parts for me was the uninspired, generic cacophony they called a score. 90% of it was cheap audial jump scare swells...over and over. The movie often lacked feel and real tension to me so it felt like they constantly tried to create it with overbearing, blaring "spooky orchestra". Compare that to Herzog's use of Wagner for the castle ascent and how memorable that is.
I found the acting all over the place and incoherent. Ralph Ineson, as always, was on fucking point. Everyone else ranged from serviceable to annoying. AJT seemed to be in some off-Broadway play, Dafoe seemed to be in a different movie tonally when in scenes with Ineson, Hoult was adequate and Depp actively annoying half the time. She seemed to do her best attempt at an Adjani impression most of the time and then going pure modern Horror schlock with the "possession" bits. ATJ was a real highlight of what the fuck is this guy doing.
One of the worst parts for me was the uninspired, generic cacophony they called a score. 90% of it was cheap audial jump scare swells...over and over. The movie often lacked feel and real tension to me so it felt like they constantly tried to create it with overbearing, blaring "spooky orchestra". Compare that to Herzog's use of Wagner for the castle ascent and how memorable that is.
I could go on and on. I don't think it's a horrible movie all in all but man, I found it surprisingly disappointing coming from a guy who has ranted about doing it justice and all his entire career. Some of his choices, including the cheesy digital filters on the city at night etc., feel so goofy coming from The Lighthouse guy.
PS: Fucking love Bava and especially Black Sabbath and The Wurdulak.
Lucifers Beard
Member
Caught a screening earlier this morning and thought it was OK. Not a bad film but not great either. Doesn't hold a candle to The VVitch in my opinion.
Giallo Corsa
Member
This sounds like The Northman Pt2 : an OK film with OK/good acting and good cinematography that unfortunately, isn't particularly memorable nor that good compared to his previous films (The witch/The lighthouse).
Again, maybe he wanted to do this film since the witch, but, as soon as the Hollywood mega bucks start rolling in, the fire inside and vision starts going sideways for all the obvious reasons...
I was expecting it tbh after The Northman
Again, maybe he wanted to do this film since the witch, but, as soon as the Hollywood mega bucks start rolling in, the fire inside and vision starts going sideways for all the obvious reasons...
I was expecting it tbh after The Northman
Madflavor
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Nosferatu Extended Cut & Release Plan Confirmed By Director Robert Eggers
Eggers also reveals a shot to be included.
screenrant.com
Extended Cut coming. Definitely buying a physical copy of this.
Kacho
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Nosferatu Extended Cut & Release Plan Confirmed By Director Robert Eggers
Eggers also reveals a shot to be included.
Extended Cut coming. Definitely buying a physical copy of this.
March or April?
Madflavor
Member
March or April?
At least there's plenty of games in Feb to keep me distracted.
Doom85
Member
March or April?
Man, when I was growing up, I remember having to wait like ELEVEN months for Toy Story 2 to come out on home video after seeing it in theaters.
The wait nowadays between seeing a film in theaters and then waiting for the 4K/Blu-Ray?
Madflavor
Member
This sounds like The Northman Pt2 : an OK film with OK/good acting and good cinematography that unfortunately, isn't particularly memorable nor that good compared to his previous films (The witch/The lighthouse).
Again, maybe he wanted to do this film since the witch, but, as soon as the Hollywood mega bucks start rolling in, the fire inside and vision starts going sideways for all the obvious reasons...
I was expecting it tbh after The Northman
Your mileage may vary. There's no agreed consensus ranking on Robert Eggers films. Gaf obviously doesn't seem hot on the film, but a lot of people including myself loved it. You won't know until you see it for yourself. There are people in this thread that loved The Northman or disliked it. Nosferatu's no different.
8bitpill
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In a sea of garbage that has come out since the start of the 21st century, this is a gem.
I went and watched it on New Years Eve and throughly enjoyed it.
The reason something like this is over rated is because it's a film and not a movie (there is a difference). A lot of people don't dive deep into films at times, due to the pacing, they lose interest, don't get it, or it's too artsy. But when they see a film and can appreciate what is there, they will rave about it.
You either like Eggers work or you don't, not much in-between.
One thing that can be said about his films, he doesn't conform to today's standards of injecting demographics into his time period pieces that wouldn't culturally make sense (regardless if it's a fantasy or not). You can tell these are passion projects for him, he thankfully isn't pressured by the producers or studios to make these films all inclusive.
I went and watched it on New Years Eve and throughly enjoyed it.
The reason something like this is over rated is because it's a film and not a movie (there is a difference). A lot of people don't dive deep into films at times, due to the pacing, they lose interest, don't get it, or it's too artsy. But when they see a film and can appreciate what is there, they will rave about it.
You either like Eggers work or you don't, not much in-between.
One thing that can be said about his films, he doesn't conform to today's standards of injecting demographics into his time period pieces that wouldn't culturally make sense (regardless if it's a fantasy or not). You can tell these are passion projects for him, he thankfully isn't pressured by the producers or studios to make these films all inclusive.
Reizo Ryuu
Member
Even if they eventually turn out to be decent, it's always the case of the latter.
cormack12
Gold Member
Just saw this, the first two thirds are excellent. Felt it lost a lot of its way/pace when it switched back to the city. Also felt it could have been edited down a lot. Keep the gypsy titty in though. Still not as good as Witch. Didn't like Norseman and haven't seen Lighthouse.
John Marston
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Do yourself a favor and watch The Lighthouse
Hawking Radiation
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Was disappointed by the look of the count.
Fcking looked like a 7 foot Freddy Mercury from the 1985 Live Aid concert minus the skinny jeans and tank top of course
Fcking looked like a 7 foot Freddy Mercury from the 1985 Live Aid concert minus the skinny jeans and tank top of course
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cormack12
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And his little chipolata flapping about
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
I'm starting to think the guy is a hack. The Witch is the only movie of his I've liked of his. Didn't like the Northman or Lighthouse. I've decided to skip Nosferatu from the impressions I've gotten on here.
DKehoe
Gold Member
How is he a hack?
Mr Reasonable
Completely Unreasonable
That is what I felt too, that it was a "proper" film.
I didn't think it was the greatest thing I've ever seen, but it still felt like a piece of work that had been created with a particular standard in mind.
If that sounds too pretentious, and you're not sure if you'll like it, you probably won't! That would be my guess anyway.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Do yourself a favor and watch The Lighthouse
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
OK maybe that's the wrong word. The Witch is probably in my all time top 10 favorite horror movies. I just haven't liked anything else he's done.
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Fair enough, but it's also a bit of a cop out to that illogical jumps in continuity and call it a "dream-like unreliable narrator". I feel like this film in particular suffered from editing room shenanigans that just couldn't have been intended while shooting. The whole film has a disjointed sense of time that is unnecessary.In a sea of garbage that has come out since the start of the 21st century, this is a gem.
I went and watched it on New Years Eve and throughly enjoyed it.
The reason something like this is over rated is because it's a film and not a movie (there is a difference). A lot of people don't dive deep into films at times, due to the pacing, they lose interest, don't get it, or it's too artsy. But when they see a film and can appreciate what is there, they will rave about it.
You either like Eggers work or you don't, not much in-between.
One thing that can be said about his films, he doesn't conform to today's standards of injecting demographics into his time period pieces that wouldn't culturally make sense (regardless if it's a fantasy or not). You can tell these are passion projects for him, he thankfully isn't pressured by the producers or studios to make these films all inclusive.
Giallo Corsa
Member
Man, not gonna lie, the fact that they kept Orlok's looks under wraps made me really curious and hype levels were through the roof, and since i won't be seeing this in cinemas I just had to take a look online, sure, i spoiled it but curiosity got the better of me, in case anyone else is also curious :
comicbookmovie.com
It's OK, I expected way worse after the "lolz pornstache !"
NOSFERATU Leaked Images Give Us A Terrifying New Look At Bill Skarsgård As Count Orlok - SPOILERS
Some leaked images from Robert Eggers' Nosferatu have found their way online, and they feature some pretty terrifying shots of Bill Skarsgård as the titular vampire, Count Orlok...
It's OK, I expected way worse after the "lolz pornstache !"
John Marston
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"You're fond of me lobster. SAY IT!"
Madflavor
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I respect and love the choice on Eggers part to make Count Orlok actually look like how a Central European Nobleman looked like in the 16th/17th Century. We've seen the bald head, pointy eared ghoul look many times already. Orlok's design in the 2024 version makes is stand on it's own more.
People also shit on Dracula's "Butt Hair" design in Dracula 1992. But giving him that Geisha looking hairstyle and robes once again helped a story that's been told many times before, stand apart from all the other adaptations. Both Dracula 1992 and Nosferatu 2024 ooze with visual storytelling and style, and some things like the authentic 16th Century Nobleman look for Orlok will help this film stand the test of time. It's a different take on the Count. In this film he's clearly supposed to be an ancient lord who was corrupted by dark magic, rather than a demon that crossed over.
People also shit on Dracula's "Butt Hair" design in Dracula 1992. But giving him that Geisha looking hairstyle and robes once again helped a story that's been told many times before, stand apart from all the other adaptations. Both Dracula 1992 and Nosferatu 2024 ooze with visual storytelling and style, and some things like the authentic 16th Century Nobleman look for Orlok will help this film stand the test of time. It's a different take on the Count. In this film he's clearly supposed to be an ancient lord who was corrupted by dark magic, rather than a demon that crossed over.
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Hawking Radiation
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Man, not gonna lie, the fact that they kept Orlok's looks under wraps made me really curious and hype levels were through the roof, and since i won't be seeing this in cinemas I just had to take a look online, sure, i spoiled it but curiosity got the better of me, in case anyone else is also curious :
NOSFERATU Leaked Images Give Us A Terrifying New Look At Bill Skarsgård As Count Orlok - SPOILERS
Some leaked images from Robert Eggers' Nosferatu have found their way online, and they feature some pretty terrifying shots of Bill Skarsgård as the titular vampire, Count Orlok...
It's OK, I expected way worse after the "lolz pornstache !"
You get a glimpse of the OrCock as well early in the movie and looks like the count does a bit of weed whacking in his spare time down there.
All good and well cause Lily Rose Depp is fine AF.
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EverydayBeast
ChatGPT 0.1
Nosferatu
Was nice to see the movie New Year’s Day, characters felt authentic, should you see it at theaters? Yes. There’s something about the count, going back to those 1800s Germany, the actress in the end was just protecting her community and husband.
Was nice to see the movie New Year’s Day, characters felt authentic, should you see it at theaters? Yes. There’s something about the count, going back to those 1800s Germany, the actress in the end was just protecting her community and husband.
DKehoe
Gold Member
I disagree that it's a cop out. In various sections, the film is going for a dream like state and leaves you questioning what was real and what wasn't. If it didn't work for you then that's fine. But the antagonist is explicitly messing with the character's dreams and so the story is operating on that level. So that disjointed sense of time is very much part of the story.
Oberstein
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'Nosferatu' Isn't Clowning Around As It Passes 'Terrifier 3' at the Domestic Box Office
Nosferatu Domestic Box Office Hits 53 Million, becoming one of 2024's top horror films. Discover its record-breaking success and reviews!
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Dr.Morris79
Gold Member
Eh, the stuff with Thomas in europe or whatever was ok, but once the plague ship hit the city the entire narrative took a massive dump on continuity, flow of time, and cohesion. Felt like it was something done in the editing room because they didn't have the footage they needed or it was all just too boring and they had to scrap most of it.
VulcanRaven
Member
This was great. I'm not sure if its better than the 1979 remake but I really liked it. Bill Skarsgård was so good.
DKehoe
Gold Member
Once the plague kicks in you have people not sleeping for days in a row and their dreams being twisted. So I think it makes sense to keep up that fevered, fractured sense of time and reality. But again, if it didn't work for you that's fair enough.
Hawking Radiation
Member
Man, not gonna lie, the fact that they kept Orlok's looks under wraps made me really curious and hype levels were through the roof, and since i won't be seeing this in cinemas I just had to take a look online, sure, i spoiled it but curiosity got the better of me, in case anyone else is also curious :
NOSFERATU Leaked Images Give Us A Terrifying New Look At Bill Skarsgård As Count Orlok - SPOILERS
Some leaked images from Robert Eggers' Nosferatu have found their way online, and they feature some pretty terrifying shots of Bill Skarsgård as the titular vampire, Count Orlok...
It's OK, I expected way worse after the "lolz pornstache !"
The first moments you encounter the character with him lurking in the darkness is awesome. I too didn't expect that character design when you see him up close. I dunno, I kind of expected to see an otherworldly being. Either way I enjoyed the movie and I will watch it again. I must say I enjoyed the first half of the movie more than the 2nd half.
John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
It's available now on digital for those interested 
HRK69
Member
It's available now on digital for those interested
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
I'm up in the air about renting Dr. Eggman Dracula.It's available now on digital for those interested
NecrosaroIII
Ultimate DQ Fan
That was the most interesting part of the movie. Some really haunting imagery. I wanted more of THATMight rent it to record dem titties on a horse