The first reactions arrived to Nosferatusand there seems to be agreement on the horror film. Of The Witch and The Lighthouse director Robert Eggers, the upcoming remake of the classic 1922 silent film reimagines the story from the classic Transylvanian vampire. It’s one of this fall’s most anticipated films, with many awards for the filmmaker and cast. The film features Emma Corrin, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bill SkarsgÃ¥rd, Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe, Ralph Ineson and Lily-Rose Depp.
Now, the first reviews are to come Nosferatus. The results were unanimously brilliant, with many critics calling it one of the best films of the year. Praise was especially given to the performances of Depp and Skarsgård, along with several other key actors in the film. Check out some of the reactions Nosferatus below:
Jordan Raup called Nosferatus “Eggers’ Safest Job“, and praised Depp and SkarsgÃ¥rd’s performances.
Others were excited to share their thoughts on Nosferatus after having to keep it private by including @Carlos_Filmwho said they “I loved Nosferatu“and yours”exploration of evil as an elemental force.”
@Germain Lussier echoed the praise for Depp and SkarsgÃ¥rd and called the film “a knockout” and “excellent.”
@DCrowsNest also praised the film, calling it “one of the most achingly beautiful films this year.”
Some early reviews went beyond calling it a remake one of the best of the year, with @NextBestImage calling it “one of the most seductively macabre films ever made.”
Another message for Depp and SkarsgÃ¥rd was given by @AndrewJ626which also highlighted Hoult’s great performance.
@Lulamaybelle I thought that Nosferatus he was “HARDER than any other horror film this year.“
@Griffschiller praised that the film “surpasses the hype as Eggers delivers a wickedly sinister reimagining of the iconic legend.“
Colliderof Perri Nemiroff also thought Depp and Skarsgård were great, as well as Hoult and Simon McBurney.
What does this mean for Nosferatu?
This improves NosferatusBox office chances
While there isn’t a Rotten Tomatoes soundtrack yet, these early reactions are a good sign that the film will be a huge critical success. THE Nosferatus the cast is star-studded and it seems like this fact actually works in the horror film’s favor. Eggers’ films are already known for great performances from actors like Anya Taylor-Joy and Robert Pattinson, so his latest venture it will be a chance to expand that legacy. Hopefully this initial compliment will help build the enough exaggeration for that Nosferatus will also have a good box office showing. It’s unclear what those expectations would be since its budget is unknown.
Our take on what this means for the future of Nosferatu
NosferatusPrize potential looks better now
In addition to the potential box office success, NosferatusThe film’s initial positive reception is a good sign of the film’s awards prowess. It would be Eggers’ first film to have such a privileged release date in terms of awards season. While this already positions it for greater success, horror films have historically struggled to gain even deserved award-winning attention. Between the basis of a classic story and its excellent early reviews, Nosferatus could break that trend as the launch of awards season approaches.
Nosferatus is scheduled for release on December 25th.
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