When Will Defoe said, I’ve seen things that would make sir Isaac Newton himself crawl back into his mother’s womb. That caught a few laughs in the best way possible
There was a family with kids present for about the first 10 minutes of the screening I went to… The parents clearly clocked they weren’t meant to be in there and pretty much right as they left there was that naked lady riding the horse and the whole cinema chuckled lol. Everyone thought the same thing haha
I like how, like a classic play, all of the actors are either facing the camera or on a side profile when they talk so we can always see who is talking and therefore relate to the characters more
Yes it was very much like a play! There was one scene where Dafoe delivered a line in such a way to end a scene that I half expected curtains to close, indicating an intermission haha
Fun fact: The original Nosferatu got sued for copywrite by Bram Stokers wife and she won the case. She then ordered all copies destroyed and then decades later a surviving copy was found.
@@chemistryofquestionablequa6252actually from what I read all European copies were destroyed and it just so happened that one copy was being sent to America to be copied and sent to theaters, and Stokers widow couldn’t do shit because the US at the time didn’t see it as a breach of copyright.
Sort of, but what the judge ruled in the Stoker estate on was complete and utter bullshit considering because they ruled it on one line. “inspired by the book Dracula” with those 5 words the judge ruled it a break of copyright.
Eggers has a knack for making movies where a character makes a some super memorable quote delivered in a powerful way. In "The Witch", it was, "Dost thou wish to live deliciously?" In "The LIghthouse", it's Defoe's long dark and flowery monologue about the sea and Neptune and so on. For me, in "Nosferatu" it's, "You WILL address me as lord as my bloodline demands."
Just watched Nosferatu. It was sublime! The acting was stellar by every cast member and the sets and cinematography were amazing! It was so primal! Loved that it didn’t romanticize the vampire. It was horrific with a strong undertone of pagan occult themes. Lilly Rose Depp was incredible! Bravo!
Egger’s movies can be “slow” for a lot of people, but he’s so good at creating the worlds and giving each film a fantastic atmosphere. I feel that can be rare nowadays
@@easyegg9760 A lot of people want to go and be entertained. He makes artsy fartsy movies that are odd at times and weird. It should come as no surprise general public isn't as infatuated with the man's work as some of you weirdos are.
@@alcovitch They can absolutely be weird which is why I acknowledged that it’s not for everyone? Not sure why you’re being hostile. Some people prefer movies that are well made rather than MCU slop and dumbed down movies
I like some atmospheric films even though that really isn't my thing and I liked the lighthouse but the witch was too much atmosphere and not enough happening otherwise.
Best horror movie I think I’ve ever seen in theaters. I normally am not a fan of gothic horror, 19th century stories, or traditionally “slow” builds, so I didn’t expect to really like it. But honestly this couldve been 3 hours long I was so immersed I didn’t want it to end. Great scares, great acting, great pacing.
I think Dafoe's campy performance is intentional to give the audience some release of that tension the movie is building, cause from the way you're describing it , oh boy we damn sure gonna need that release.
I feel like you can make the audience laugh while still respecting the seriousness of the character. Anthony Hopkins version of Van Helsing in the Dracula film comes to mind. Is character is definitely unhinged, and it makes for a few laughs, but the characters in the film are never not taking him seriously.
@@derek96720 He didn't say he went full comedy , he just said his performance was campy that's all , you'll laugh to release the tension not because he's cracking jokes in a serious situation.
I didn't feel like it was intentional to be funny. It did made me think how Aaron Taylor is not cracking up with Dafoe rambling nonsense in this face. But idk Dafoe was just on his most Willem Dafoe here and they let him.
I’ve been a teacher for 24 years and I have to say the way you deliver your commentary is masterful. It is a rare gift to be able to communicate I like you do. I say a gift, but you have clearly been honing your craft for a long time. Anyway, sounds like a great movie. Thank you!
@@idkanymore3382 I say this to you gently: With society's steady out-growing of physical media, it's natural to want to hold onto it, especially if you're not a big streamer. And depending on when you were born, VHS tapes are actually quite nostalgic for a lot of people, OP included, so there's no need to get snarky about it.
Saw it on Christmas Eve. Thought it was phenomenal. Loved it. Acting was solid overall. Cinematography was excellent and really helped set the stage. Orlok's voice was killer and the look was not what i expected but I liked it.
The movie would have been great if it wasn't for Willem Defoe's goofy performance. The man has become a parody of himself, oscillating between Liberace and Vincent Price. It's unfortunate because the overall story was spectacular, but every time Defoe appeared on the screen I was transported from Biedermeier Germany to a Vincent Price Halloween Special.
@Truelib99Hobbes I didn't find his performance to be any better or worse than Anthony Hopkins in Bram Stoker's Dracula. They were both a little too hammy and a little too All Knowing All Powerful Oz. But I didnt mind. I thought the weakest link was Aaron Taylor Johnson. He had two stellar scenes I can remember and so much of the rest felt like smarmy aristocrat rather than character. He wasn't bad, just didnt always feel whole.
I just saw it today and it was amazing. There are literally only a few movies that I don't have an issue with something in it. The only issue I could find with this one was I remember thinking I would have liked to see some of the candles flicker more. It's impossible to be more petty than that. My point is you have to dig extremely deep to find anything wrong with it. It's fantastic. Best movie I've seen in years.
Thank you so much, Jeremy! I watched it on New Year’s Day in the UK, and I found it a bit overwhelming. However, I need to see it again. One thing I must mention is the stunning cinematography-the shots are beautiful, and the use of color and lighting is remarkable. 🎉😂
Right? Renfield last year and now Nosferatu? Good for him! I also think it's cool Bill Skarsgard got to play new versions of The Crow and Count Orlok in the same year, even if it's pretty much guaranteed that Crow '24 and Eggers' Nosferatu won't be anywhere near each other in quality. 😅
Willem Dafoe also played Max Schreck (a real vampire) cast as the count in the fictional tale of the making of the original 1922 movie Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror , in Shadow of the Vampire
This has me hopeful for more vampire faithful adaptations. Both Nosferatu and Last Voyage of the Demeter were extremely well shot, directed, acted and it gives you hope that at least one particular subgenre has come back to "life" in the hollywood world. Now if every other subgenre, genre can get itself course corrected, we'd be in good shape.
Robert Eggers is the best modern director who gives best classic stories.. the witch & northman are my favorite, now nosferatu.. can't wait to see this one!
I am a huge Nolan fan and lately I have watched all Villeneuve movies and become a huge fan of him too. I loved The Northman so I think Eggers should be next on my list.
Please don't insult Steven Spielberg by calling a pathetic Human like Roger Eggers a Modern day Director . He should go shovel Coal or something bur he must stay away from Film making. Because of People like him and you great films like THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER failed. Cos you praise crap like this.
I just came from an IMAX screening (perfect way to start Christmas!) and it was a magnificent film. I disagree with your view on Dafoe's role. There really is no comic element in this film, though a line or two does present as such. However, I think that's more of a fault of contextualizing things with a modern lens when Eggars stayed as true to form as possible of Victorian Germany. I highly encourage everyone to see this in theaters if possible. The mood and ambiance of this film cannot be recreated in most people's homes. And seeing Orlok's figure on the big screen is fantastically imposing and equally foreboding. Cinematography is the true gem of this film, as so many scenes are gorgeously framed and executed. The final shot in particular is outstanding. And you did make the great point that there are a lot of lengthy shots that showcase the powerhouse acting (while also showcasing the amazing attention to detail). Solid 9/10 film. 8/10 at the absolute worst. Must watch for horror fans. Absolute watch for cinema fans.
I agree about the non existing comic element. Just saw the movie one hour ago here in sweden. And it was some people laughing now and then wich for me ruins the experience a little. Most people probably dont know what kind of movie "Eggers" movies are and expect a classic horror/slasher. And then get surprised and bored and think some scenes that are deep or special feel stupid. So their lack of understanding a scene makes it funny instead. In the final shot of the movie a woman started laughing... I mean wtf... Go and watch a comedy instead. But amazing movie, as expected 😁
I'm in the "all" camp. I loved The Witch and he hasn't made a misstep yet for me. Loved Northman. I still cry when Amleth rides with the Valkyrie up to Valhalla.
Me too. He hasn't made anything I haven't loved. I prefer the Gothic energy of The Witch and The Lighthouse but as an action/sword and sorcery movie, the Northman was a fantastic addition to the genre. It was one of the better action movies I've seen over the past couple of years with actual uniqueness. Can't wait for what's to come.
I appreciate everything that went into "The Lighthouse" but just had trouble jibing with the overall product. But Witch and Northman are masterpieces and I have absolute faith that Eggers can deliver here as well.
This was an amazing movie! I was getting tired of seeing romantic vampire movies with horror elements and was happy to finally see a recent vampire movie that takes its story and characters literally back to the roots of the Count. I LOVED the dark vibes. I could watch it a million times and will 100% be buying it. The way the scenes are perfectly lit and shot so that the darkness is everywhere but you can still make out exactly whats happening and the DETAIL OMG PERFECT GOTHIC HORROR MOVIE
7:18 I feel like people sometimes forget that Bram Stoker's Dracula was made by Bram Stoker and not Francis Ford Coppola. I'm gonna preface real quick, this comment is mostly a nitpick, but I feel like you should've said "the movie adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula", cause I did not get that "mainly romance with a dash of horror" aspect that you mention while reading it. I understand that point while referring to the movie, but it kinda feels like you're talking about the original story instead of the film. Again, I don't mean any bad with this, I'm just thinking out loud here and putting my opinion on display for anyone who cares (no one)
Yeah, it can be annoying to make that distinction. As that element was really introduced from the Universal adaptation and was really developed over the course of decades through multiple adaptations (I believe it really become more prominent with Frank Langella's film adaptation really and was popularized for modern audiences via Coppola's adaptation, which remains the closet we've gotten to a proper book adaptation even today).
Fellow vampire nerd here! Francis Ford Coppola straight up titled his movie adaptation “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” much to the confusion of fans ever since. He wanted to make a statement that he was being faithful to the source material, but that’s a topic for another debate
@@ZarMationStudios18 yeah like when someone says "Bram Stoker's Dracula" and moves on I'm kinda confused whether they're talking about Bram Stoker's Dracula or Francis Ford Coppola's "Bram Stoker's Dracula" and I have a Stoke
Right? These are my kind of Christmas movies all that family stuff is a whole bunch of no thanks. Unless I'm watching with someone else but alone I'd rather be reminded of the darkside 😂
The images you get of this Nosferatu aren't a repeat of the previously known ones you've experienced because this one follows the on speck description of Dracula. In the novel, he has a "heavy mustache" and wears a dark brown overcoat. It is a bold, daring, and original approach that makes the price of the ticket worthwhile. Many so far have been impressed, but as a fan of the 400-page book, and after reading it twice, this was done absolutely right. Yes, this deviates from the novel because it's _Nosferatu,_ but it's oddly faithful to the source material. 10/10.
I haven’t been this excited for a film in a very long time. Kudos to Robert Eggers for giving me that feeling again, and I imagine countless others as well.
I loved it and immediately went on a behind-the-scenes bender. The amount of effort put into everything - writing, acting, shots, etc. - it is all exceptional!
I've been waiting for this movie for seven years, ever since I first read about Eggers' initial intentions to remake Nosferatu as his then-second film back in 2017. SO excited to see it finally come to fruition! 🦇
I grew up watching Count Dracula starring Louis Jourdan. My parents liked it because it was closest to the book, which they read every Halloween. When I read Dracula to my husband recently, he was surprised by how gripping and suspenseful it was. I highly recommend everyone read the book at least once!
Agreed! The original book is surprisingly good. That scene of Lucy and her mother in the house especially stood out to me with how unsettling and creepy it is.
@@Dinvadbhatmarathi98 Yes, it is the first BBC version from 1977. It does indeed have scenes with Dracula's brides (two scenes, actually). When we first see them in the castle with Jonathan, Dracula arrives with the baby in a carpetbag instead of a pram.
@freddrew5503 my older sister mentioned that scene and also Louis Jordon the villain from octopussy , she said it frightened her especially that scene , thank you for the confirmation God bless you
Same here. The VVitch gave me serious heeby-jeebies (the walking goat, man… just, nah) and as a fantasy RPG nerd, the Northman was amazing, so I might have to go experience this in the theatre and tell Hollywood "good films or good remakes get dollars" not the crap they keep trying to throw at us.
Jeremy, you are so good at mimicking other voices that I swear you could become one of those voice actors that replaces someone. Like Troy Baker. You got some good range!
1:11 thank god, I’m so excited for this movie, I hate most Dracula adaptations cause they all have him fall in love with Mina, it totally ruins the character for me, I’m very hyped for this
Those adaptations also always make Van Helsing into some broody edgelord when in the book he's actually a silly dude who only becomes dead serious when hunting vampires.
I would still say that Francis’s Dracula movie is still a good movie and the love story between Mina and Dracula is overall decent and well done enough for it to be acceptable! It’s not entirely worthy of scorn.
I do think the humor in Dafoe's performance was intentional because Van Helsing in the Dracula book always brought humor and light heartedness to every scene he was in.
I'm so happy you say that Count Orlok is an embodiment of evil in this film. The original Dracula is one of my favorite horror novels, and my biggest complaint with ALL adaptations is how they always attempt to humanize, sympathize, or romanticize Dracula. In the original source material it is VERY clear that he is an unholy, inhuman monster. His human appearance is nothing more than a method of tricking and manipulating his victims, or to better blend in with human society. It is not his true form. I'm glad this film goes back to the original concept of a vampire. Though I should expect nothing less of Robert Eggers. He is an absolute master when it comes to period pieces, authenticity, and attention to detail.
I’m not a horror guy but I thought this was amazing. It’s so captivating . My expectations were it was gonna be a redo of Bram Stoker’s but .. wow. Beautiful movie to look at . The sound , the acting . I was thrown by Dafoe at first but ten you kinda get used to it.
Jeremy - I adore your reviews! I am a HUGE Robert Eggers fan! And I fall into his 'Earlier Works' fan club...Though, I enjoyed the Northman too! But, I am SO stoked to see this movie now! If I could think of a movie for Eggers to re-make...It would have to be one of the almost untouchable greats in the Horror genre...Like The Exorcist or The Shining! xoxo
It's a very good remake, the actress steals the show and the Count truly is terrifying, I don't think it has a lot rewatch-ability since it's dense and heavy on the drama but would recommend for those that like their movies with a little bit of substance.
Abigail, A Quiet Place Day One, Alien Romulus, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Heretic, Late Night with the Devil, Longlegs, MadS, Oddity, Smile 2, Speak No Evil, Strange Darling, Terrifier 3, The First Omen, The Substance, etc. A pretty good year for horror films. 👻
This is an accurate review. It encapsulates exactly what I thought when I saw the movie last night. It differed a little from other vampire movies I've seen in that it illustrates the effect of the vampire on his surroundings more than in other films. Nosferatu shows up and there are rats running around everywhere, garbage burning in the streets, dead bodies and people ranting and raving.
I just wished that every review for Nosferatu 2024 would not forget that the amazing remake from 1979 exists. Werner Herzog directing, Klaus Kinski chewing the scenery as usual and a young Isabel Adjani being beautiful "to die for".
Great review! I was waiting for you to mention that Willem Dafoe played Nosferatu/Max Schreck in 2000's brilliant meta-treatment of the OG film, "Shadow of the Vampire", with John Malkovich. Legend.
Gonna come back to this review around Christmas to read everyone’s reviews! The community you build in the comments is something I love about your channel .
The thing that worked for me with Nosferatu compared to the rest of the romanticized vampire genre is that the romantic angle technically isn't coming out of nowhere. Romanticizing Dracula was never the intent for Stoker. Stoker wrote a monster, not a misunderstood sympathetic character. When Murnau created Nosferatu, in an effort to avoid copyrights, he changed a lot of things from the novel, including the vampire's weakness. He played the vampire's thirst as an exploitable vulnerability, but it wasn't romantic. It was a sacrifice. And the 79 remake kept with it, because it worked. Maybe the 79 Orlok was a little too "soft" or "vulnerable," but it still worked. A monster incapable of resisting the allure of a beautiful woman and her blood. Eggers leaned a little more heavily into it with the covenant angle, but it still worked. All because Orlok has grown into his own vampire with his own weaknesses. Romance works for Orlok because its become a tool to use against him. It DOESN'T work with other vampires because it has no real point beyond some people liking the "forbidden romance" angle.
I subbed to you after the Matt Walsh drama (not even a fan of him outside of his films). Saw some of your stuff over the years like TLOU2 review, but now a consistent watcher because you seem to be the last of the old guard that didn't sell out. Cheers, Jeremy and great review I'll check this film out in theaters! 🍻
I recomend watching this movie at night with the volume close to full as allowed and watch it on a big TV screen. What a masterful movie. Everyone delivered on this movie.
Remember, Nosferatu was a stolen version - an unauthorized ripoff - of Dracula, and Stoker's widow successfully sued in court to have it pulled and the copies destroyed. We're lucky we have any prints of it. So yes, it mirrors the book faithfully and Coppola's version will echo in this story.
Just got home from seeing Nosferatu. I have not seen the original, and have not read Dracula, but I'm familiar with the gist of the Dracula stories / motifs because of pop culture. I love horror movies, and I really like Robert Eggers' films (though I haven't seen The Northman). I didn't know anything about this movie going in (including who the director was, who was in it, etc.) I saw one trailer back during the summer or fall and immediately knew I'd go see it, so I just didn't worry about learning anything more. I think this might be my favorite movie of 2024 - caveat, I'm a gothic horror fan, a fan of romanticism, and a fan of supernatural horror (always love a reference to Agrippa and ritual mysticism). I think they did so many things right with this movie: from the atmosphere to the performances to the style to the sound design, and writing, etc. The only thing that stuck out as a little odd to me was the acting performances of the two kids. But uh, they're children, so you know, not everyone can be amazing. Funny enough, the kids in The Witch did a wonderful job, but they were also MUCH more central roles, whereas in Nosferatu they're very minor, so it didn't detract from the real spectacle of the film: The dramatic interplay between the two married couples, the doctor and the professor, and Knock to some degree, *as well as* the way Orlok's presence permeates every inch of this film, even when he's not on screen: The curtains shot near the beginning; the rats and dogs, the shadow of the hand stretching across the village... it's all just so well done. But when he IS on screen, boy howdy, watch the fuck out. Phenomenal film. If you like horror, and especially if you're a fan of classical / gothic horror / romantic horror, you absolutely need to watch this film.
I’m so worried I will be disappointed. I’ve loved original Nosferatu for so long and hardly anyone I know likes it :( It’s just such an engaging experience.
I feel like one of the few who wasn’t a giant fan of this one, being that beam stoker’s Dracula is in my top ten favorite films of all time, this movie really just feels like a retelling compared to a new standalone movie. The suspense and horror was taken out of it because I knew exactly what was going to happen next. Personality wise every character was the same as the 1992 film. Aaron Taylor Johnson’s characters was extremely similar to Cary elwes portrayal, even the brand of humor that dafoe emits is the same comedic element that made Anthony Hopkins Van helsing unique. The only element I found different was the relationship between depp and hoult. Otherwise any emotional draw was gone for me because it was almost the same as the other film. Maybe I should watch it again. Oh and why did ever have English accents when they were all supposed to be German? Lol
Just saw it yesterday (Sunday, 29 Dec)! It was excellent. I agree with a lot of your points, especially the fact that LRD did an AMAZING job as Ellen. I wasn't super familiar with her work before this (I'd only seen bits and pieces of The Idol via TikTok clips), so trust me when I say I was very blown away by her performance in this! As for my favorite vampire movie: it's Blade. 😎
My favorite vampire movie is the first remake of Nosferatu from 1979. So far that remake and the remake with Doug Jones that finally got released a few months ago have been solid. I’m looking forward to this one.
That’s my favorite too. Klaus’ performance with Herzog’s direction is a legendary combo. The “last supper” scene from that movie is the most beautiful and striking moment in cinema I have ever seen
Dracula is a gothic fairy tale with love winning over darkness in the end, Dracula always had that caring human nature deep down somewhere, he is a tragic character, in a way it's a beauty and the beast variant. Nosferatu isn't a fairy tale, it's a very dark movie without happy ending, Orlock is 100 percent evil, there is no glamour, no sexy vampire queens, no brave heroes fighting a monster, everyone is equally terified and doesn't know what to do. Main characters are weak and the movie has this desperation aura. It's more graphic too, with hints of necrophilia.
Just get back from the theater. Saw it last night too and will undoubtedly watch it a few more times. Easily my favorite adaptation of the Dracula story so far. Really can’t think of any major criticisms off the top of my head. Loved how Orlok looked, never thought it was too slow or boring at any point. I think I could’ve used a bit more form the soundtrack, but altogether this is my second favorite film of ‘24 just narrowly behind Dune Part 2.
I agree that the best way to spead Christmas cheer is to enjoy the death, destruction, and madness brought on by evil incarnate. Merry Christmas everybody. 😊
Just got out of the theater.... For us Europeans, did the movie of the year come out in January? Absolutely INSANE how oppressive it was at times, like when you're a kid and you just don't want to look under your bed... Absolutely fantastic, one of the best horror movies ever made. Not surprised it was Jeremy's movie of the year.
This sounds right up my alley. The first time I saw The VVitch, I was disappointed, but I think because I had my expectations in a different place. When I watched it again, I realized it's a really cool horror/history piece, with realistic 1600s dialogue--very special in that sense. I'll have to take a look at this one.
That movie was an all time favorite at the time for me. Ur right about the build up but it was because we had expectations and as it grew on us, the understanding of the pace made sense. Definitely deserves a sequel or even a prequel that links in other woman’s stories before they all met at the end around the fire and black Phillip. 😂😂
When Will Defoe said, I’ve seen things that would make sir Isaac Newton himself crawl back into his mother’s womb. That caught a few laughs in the best way possible
It was the "schnapps?" for my theater. Lol
Me and my sister died laughing at that😂
There was a family with kids present for about the first 10 minutes of the screening I went to… The parents clearly clocked they weren’t meant to be in there and pretty much right as they left there was that naked lady riding the horse and the whole cinema chuckled lol. Everyone thought the same thing haha
For my theatre it was herr knock eating the pigeon
he had a few funny lines… “we need to find that lunatic of yours” 😂
SpongeBob is responsible for an entire generation thinking that Count Orlok's name is Nosferatu.
The sash-ringing, trash-singing, mash-flinging, flash-stringing, crash-dinging…
and that all he did was turn a light on
@@balsalmalberto8086 me when I lie
@@balsalmalberto8086no it's the opposite of that. Have you seen the recent Sandy Cheeks movie? My god..
My favorite Episode :D
The fact we’re getting an Extended Cut for the physical release is amazing
Hopefully with an Eggers commentary!
There is no need for an extended version.. so dumb
@@AcesPlace22you loterally dont know that. They might add bits where it feels like time has passed between then and there.
Oh an extended cut!!! Hopefully it's another half hour of people waking up from dreams and exposition dumps since that's all that this movie was.
@@SoggyMsdon’t forget seven moaning scenes so that we know it’s about sex
From The VVitch to The Lighthouse to The Northman to Nosferatu, Robert Eggers is one of the best filmmakers working today
Wait I wasn’t even aware this one is directed by Eggers. That immediately puts it into the must watch category for me!
Northman was pretty disappointing tbh.
@@YourBlackLocalWhat? It was an awesome movie! I could feel the European pride! Watch it again! And again until you fucking love it Biatch!!!!!
@@YourBlackLocalbut only because Lighthouse and The Witch were so good. It wasn't a bad movie at all, it just was too straightforward by comparison.
@@YourBlackLocal i absolutely loved the northman but its definitely his weakest in terms of consistency
Been looking forward to another vampire masterpiece since Morbius
Morbius?? Masterpiece?? No.
@@Axl_coltsI'm pretty sure that's the joke, mate.
I`m just hoping with all my heart for a "Is Nosferating time!" scene
Did you Morb?
@@Axl_coltsstraight over your head mate 😂
I like how, like a classic play, all of the actors are either facing the camera or on a side profile when they talk so we can always see who is talking and therefore relate to the characters more
It did feel like a play and I was absolutely okay with that. It felt “old” in a good way.
Yes it was very much like a play! There was one scene where Dafoe delivered a line in such a way to end a scene that I half expected curtains to close, indicating an intermission haha
@@morganbrown392*timeless
Terrible movie
@somebodyelse2192 that's like you're opinion man
Fun fact: The original Nosferatu got sued for copywrite by Bram Stokers wife and she won the case. She then ordered all copies destroyed and then decades later a surviving copy was found.
I read that the novel had falllen into relative obscurity and the unauthorized adaptation actually raised its profile.
That copy was found in a collection in France and was then copied and redistributed.
@@chemistryofquestionablequa6252actually from what I read all European copies were destroyed and it just so happened that one copy was being sent to America to be copied and sent to theaters, and Stokers widow couldn’t do shit because the US at the time didn’t see it as a breach of copyright.
Sort of, but what the judge ruled in the Stoker estate on was complete and utter bullshit considering because they ruled it on one line. “inspired by the book Dracula” with those 5 words the judge ruled it a break of copyright.
Who cares nobady ask you dude!
The fact Eggers removed “The” from “The Nosferatu.” Really shows his growth as a writer and director. 10/10 for this stunning and brave artist.
Yea he could've called it The Vampyr or smth like VVitch but he didn't
😂😂😂
Does it? Lol I don’t think removing the letters is that revolutionary for a director.
@@Eskimofo13 Woosh, it went right over your head lmaooo
@@Eskimofo13This never happened, it's just a joke about how this is the first Eggers film to not start with a "The"
Eggers has a knack for making movies where a character makes a some super memorable quote delivered in a powerful way. In "The Witch", it was, "Dost thou wish to live deliciously?" In "The LIghthouse", it's Defoe's long dark and flowery monologue about the sea and Neptune and so on. For me, in "Nosferatu" it's, "You WILL address me as lord as my bloodline demands."
Them Skasgard boys been killing it
No
Yes
They're secretly vampires
White privilege party of 3
Literally
Please everyone, don't let this movie flop!
You sir have my vote
Lame
For the love of God let it flop
@@epicepicenter715 why do you wish for failure? Just let it succeed. Don’t embrace the hate, just let it be good my man
Seeing it in theaters the day after Christmas with my two brothers
Just watched Nosferatu. It was sublime! The acting was stellar by every cast member and the sets and cinematography were amazing! It was so primal! Loved that it didn’t romanticize the vampire. It was horrific with a strong undertone of pagan occult themes. Lilly Rose Depp was incredible! Bravo!
A poorly made film, too much of praise for a failure in my opinion. However thank a pathetic Mass Audience for its success.
We got Captain Jack Sparrow's daughter and bootstrap Bill Turner's son in a movie starring together
Before GTA 6
And jack sparrows daugther dies boning the vampire in order to kill him
@@jaredchacon2645 with Beast and Norman Osborn walking in on the cursed aftermath
Egger’s movies can be “slow” for a lot of people, but he’s so good at creating the worlds and giving each film a fantastic atmosphere. I feel that can be rare nowadays
They're only "slow" for slow people. Wtf 😐
@ Well ya my point is more that some people just can’t appreciate his movies
@@easyegg9760 A lot of people want to go and be entertained. He makes artsy fartsy movies that are odd at times and weird. It should come as no surprise general public isn't as infatuated with the man's work as some of you weirdos are.
@@alcovitch They can absolutely be weird which is why I acknowledged that it’s not for everyone? Not sure why you’re being hostile. Some people prefer movies that are well made rather than MCU slop and dumbed down movies
I like some atmospheric films even though that really isn't my thing and I liked the lighthouse but the witch was too much atmosphere and not enough happening otherwise.
Best horror movie I think I’ve ever seen in theaters. I normally am not a fan of gothic horror, 19th century stories, or traditionally “slow” builds, so I didn’t expect to really like it. But honestly this couldve been 3 hours long I was so immersed I didn’t want it to end. Great scares, great acting, great pacing.
The movie was hot garbage
@@alizaidi2893 thank you
Yeah this movie was pretty bad.
@@1LazyTexan2dayhating for no reason
@joshblair5021 No, I will give credit that the movie was visually impressive but the story was stale.
Jeremy Jahns watching Nosferatu is perfect-who better to review a pale, shadowy figure lurking in the dark than a guy who films in a red-lit cave?
This is a review? Oh crap, I thought I was watching the film.
@@claudekaneiii2283fuck...
That "never come close, not once" was 100% Dafoe lol
@@claudekaneiii2283does this guys Jahns ever shut up?
Lame childish humour
I think Dafoe's campy performance is intentional to give the audience some release of that tension the movie is building, cause from the way you're describing it , oh boy we damn sure gonna need that release.
6:10 - The Dafoe impression
I feel like you can make the audience laugh while still respecting the seriousness of the character. Anthony Hopkins version of Van Helsing in the Dracula film comes to mind. Is character is definitely unhinged, and it makes for a few laughs, but the characters in the film are never not taking him seriously.
@@derek96720 He didn't say he went full comedy , he just said his performance was campy that's all , you'll laugh to release the tension not because he's cracking jokes in a serious situation.
@@afroahmed3989 yes you'll need a release from the theater due to how boring this shit was
I didn't feel like it was intentional to be funny. It did made me think how Aaron Taylor is not cracking up with Dafoe rambling nonsense in this face. But idk Dafoe was just on his most Willem Dafoe here and they let him.
I’ve been a teacher for 24 years and I have to say the way you deliver your commentary is masterful. It is a rare gift to be able to communicate I like you do. I say a gift, but you have clearly been honing your craft for a long time. Anyway, sounds like a great movie. Thank you!
😅 I was just thinking omg can I even watch 8 minutes of this guy and his hand gestures and his face.
No wonder the education system sucks 😮💨
Unless you're an elementary teacher, then, yes, Jeremy is alright.
It's called editing...
Are we really not gonna mention how solid Jeremy's Willem Defoe impression was?
6:10 - The Dafoe impression
His impression was surprisingly accurate and I thoroughly enjoyed it, no alcohol required 🚫➕🍺
It was the eyes going back and forth. That’s such a Dafoe mannerism lol
When he said "Vhs ain't dead" I shed a tear, oh this movie would have been perfect for it, I will always miss those big ass vhs cases.
And we mustn't let DVD die at the hands of streaming either! 👏
@DJtheBlack-RibbonedRose agreed, I've been adding more to my DVD and even some movies to VHS movies
@@DJtheBlack-RibbonedRoseSounds like a plot in Regular Show
crying over that shows u need mental assistance
@@idkanymore3382 I say this to you gently: With society's steady out-growing of physical media, it's natural to want to hold onto it, especially if you're not a big streamer. And depending on when you were born, VHS tapes are actually quite nostalgic for a lot of people, OP included, so there's no need to get snarky about it.
Saw it on Christmas Eve. Thought it was phenomenal. Loved it. Acting was solid overall. Cinematography was excellent and really helped set the stage. Orlok's voice was killer and the look was not what i expected but I liked it.
The movie would have been great if it wasn't for Willem Defoe's goofy performance. The man has become a parody of himself, oscillating between Liberace and Vincent Price. It's unfortunate because the overall story was spectacular, but every time Defoe appeared on the screen I was transported from Biedermeier Germany to a Vincent Price Halloween Special.
@Truelib99Hobbes I didn't find his performance to be any better or worse than Anthony Hopkins in Bram Stoker's Dracula. They were both a little too hammy and a little too All Knowing All Powerful Oz. But I didnt mind. I thought the weakest link was Aaron Taylor Johnson. He had two stellar scenes I can remember and so much of the rest felt like smarmy aristocrat rather than character. He wasn't bad, just didnt always feel whole.
Orlok really looked more like a corpse of Vlad Tepes...and I dug it
@@adamelder1610I think it's on purpose to come across eccentric
I just saw it today and it was amazing. There are literally only a few movies that I don't have an issue with something in it. The only issue I could find with this one was I remember thinking I would have liked to see some of the candles flicker more. It's impossible to be more petty than that. My point is you have to dig extremely deep to find anything wrong with it. It's fantastic. Best movie I've seen in years.
Crazy how the original was banned for being a Dracula spinoff and now we’re on the third version😂
Kudos for remembering the Werner Herzog version!
@@viktormuerteI love that version of Nosferatu
There's a version from 2023, too.
I think you mean ripoff.
4th version. Yall are forgetting Willem Dafoe.
Love that intro, didn’t expect a horror movie review to make me laugh immediately 😂
Thank you so much, Jeremy! I watched it on New Year’s Day in the UK, and I found it a bit overwhelming. However, I need to see it again. One thing I must mention is the stunning cinematography-the shots are beautiful, and the use of color and lighting is remarkable. 🎉😂
Jahns, your impressions have gotten incredibly good. I'm not even lying when I say they're usually the highlight of the vids.
What kind of hipster calls him by his last name? Lol
@@huliniswhoiam😂
@huliniswhoiam I call him Jahns like Riddick does Johns in Pitchblack. Somehow it fits. Lol
Nicolas Holt being in another vampire movie so soon is great.
Edit: Nicholas Hoult
Right? Renfield last year and now Nosferatu? Good for him!
I also think it's cool Bill Skarsgard got to play new versions of The Crow and Count Orlok in the same year, even if it's pretty much guaranteed that Crow '24 and Eggers' Nosferatu won't be anywhere near each other in quality. 😅
Willem Dafoe also played Max Schreck (a real vampire) cast as the count in the fictional tale of the making of the original 1922 movie Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror , in Shadow of the Vampire
I was going to say, wasn’t he Dracula’s assistant? I like that actor.
Playing the same character too but in a different way!
@@patriciaarodriguez6641 Yep, Nicholas Hoult. He's also known for such roles as R in Warm Bodies (2013) and Hank McCoy/Beast in the X-Men franchise.
This has me hopeful for more vampire faithful adaptations. Both Nosferatu and Last Voyage of the Demeter were extremely well shot, directed, acted and it gives you hope that at least one particular subgenre has come back to "life" in the hollywood world. Now if every other subgenre, genre can get itself course corrected, we'd be in good shape.
Robert Eggers is the best modern director who gives best classic stories.. the witch & northman are my favorite, now nosferatu.. can't wait to see this one!
The Lighthouse has became my favorite of his. It's his first comedy. Similar to how Beau is Afraid is Aris first comedy.
@@balsalmalberto8086how is that a comedy? I love that movie but it's disturbing and scary lol 😅😅
I am a huge Nolan fan and lately I have watched all Villeneuve movies and become a huge fan of him too. I loved The Northman so I think Eggers should be next on my list.
Bro lighthouse is amazing too
Please don't insult Steven Spielberg by calling a pathetic Human like Roger Eggers a Modern day Director . He should go shovel Coal or something bur he must stay away from Film making. Because of People like him and you great films like THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER failed. Cos you praise crap like this.
24 years ago He played in "Shadow Of A Vampire," and it is and always will be a Classic!!!
He ate a camera man
That is a comedy movie and you can't tell me any different.
@@balsalmalberto8086 You're not wrong. It's a dark comedy.
Way more entertaining movie than this self indulging artsy fartsy film.
I just came from an IMAX screening (perfect way to start Christmas!) and it was a magnificent film. I disagree with your view on Dafoe's role. There really is no comic element in this film, though a line or two does present as such. However, I think that's more of a fault of contextualizing things with a modern lens when Eggars stayed as true to form as possible of Victorian Germany. I highly encourage everyone to see this in theaters if possible. The mood and ambiance of this film cannot be recreated in most people's homes. And seeing Orlok's figure on the big screen is fantastically imposing and equally foreboding. Cinematography is the true gem of this film, as so many scenes are gorgeously framed and executed. The final shot in particular is outstanding. And you did make the great point that there are a lot of lengthy shots that showcase the powerhouse acting (while also showcasing the amazing attention to detail). Solid 9/10 film. 8/10 at the absolute worst. Must watch for horror fans. Absolute watch for cinema fans.
even my mom said it was more of a kids movie 😂
I agree about the non existing comic element. Just saw the movie one hour ago here in sweden. And it was some people laughing now and then wich for me ruins the experience a little. Most people probably dont know what kind of movie "Eggers" movies are and expect a classic horror/slasher. And then get surprised and bored and think some scenes that are deep or special feel stupid. So their lack of understanding a scene makes it funny instead.
In the final shot of the movie a woman started laughing... I mean wtf... Go and watch a comedy instead.
But amazing movie, as expected 😁
“My good fellow, why would you do that?” after the pigeon part absolutely cracked me up.
Found it pretty BORING
@@GalacticoBernabeu cmon those skipped leg day legs wur hilarious 💀
Robert Eggars is the only director who's movies I will pre-order tickets weeks in advance and not think twice about it.
I'm in the "all" camp. I loved The Witch and he hasn't made a misstep yet for me. Loved Northman. I still cry when Amleth rides with the Valkyrie up to Valhalla.
I watch The VVitch every autumn season, and I also get teary-eyed at the ending of The Northman. He's a fabulous director!!
I'm not crying, you are crying
Me too. He hasn't made anything I haven't loved. I prefer the Gothic energy of The Witch and The Lighthouse but as an action/sword and sorcery movie, the Northman was a fantastic addition to the genre. It was one of the better action movies I've seen over the past couple of years with actual uniqueness. Can't wait for what's to come.
I appreciate everything that went into "The Lighthouse" but just had trouble jibing with the overall product. But Witch and Northman are masterpieces and I have absolute faith that Eggers can deliver here as well.
I love how the Valkyrie had a grill in that movie.
This was an amazing movie! I was getting tired of seeing romantic vampire movies with horror elements and was happy to finally see a recent vampire movie that takes its story and characters literally back to the roots of the Count. I LOVED the dark vibes. I could watch it a million times and will 100% be buying it. The way the scenes are perfectly lit and shot so that the darkness is everywhere but you can still make out exactly whats happening and the DETAIL OMG PERFECT GOTHIC HORROR MOVIE
Impeccable Dafoe impression.
“do you know how much I had to sacrifice for this!!”
It really was though 😂😂😂
6:10 - The Dafoe impression
:farts:
Y'all he's literally quoting Chris Klein from that awful Chun-Li movie
So happy to hear the good news, this has been my most anticipated watch since I saw the reveal
Anyone who doubts Eggers is either egotistical or an absolute idiot. The guy has knocked out 4 modern classics.
😅wth
Hope you enjoyed it. I know Eggers' films aren't for everyone, but good God do I love them.
7:18 I feel like people sometimes forget that Bram Stoker's Dracula was made by Bram Stoker and not Francis Ford Coppola. I'm gonna preface real quick, this comment is mostly a nitpick, but I feel like you should've said "the movie adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula", cause I did not get that "mainly romance with a dash of horror" aspect that you mention while reading it. I understand that point while referring to the movie, but it kinda feels like you're talking about the original story instead of the film. Again, I don't mean any bad with this, I'm just thinking out loud here and putting my opinion on display for anyone who cares (no one)
Yeah, it can be annoying to make that distinction. As that element was really introduced from the Universal adaptation and was really developed over the course of decades through multiple adaptations (I believe it really become more prominent with Frank Langella's film adaptation really and was popularized for modern audiences via Coppola's adaptation, which remains the closet we've gotten to a proper book adaptation even today).
Fellow vampire nerd here! Francis Ford Coppola straight up titled his movie adaptation “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” much to the confusion of fans ever since. He wanted to make a statement that he was being faithful to the source material, but that’s a topic for another debate
@@ZarMationStudios18 yeah like when someone says "Bram Stoker's Dracula" and moves on I'm kinda confused whether they're talking about Bram Stoker's Dracula or Francis Ford Coppola's "Bram Stoker's Dracula" and I have a Stoke
Good to see Bill rebound after The Crow
This is insanity. Bill isn’t rebounding from anything. His performance in the Crow was top shelf just like all of his performances.
I thought the Crow was FIRE 🔥 took a minute to kick into gear but the last half hour was worth the whole movie!
@@tinabeckel950a good performance can't save a terrible movie.
@@tinabeckel950 Just a bot account, they say things to say things
@@TheRealest127 lol
What a lovely family friendly Christmas movie!
Talking about Terrifier 3? :))
Right? These are my kind of Christmas movies all that family stuff is a whole bunch of no thanks. Unless I'm watching with someone else but alone I'd rather be reminded of the darkside 😂
The movie's rated R.
@@joshmontemayor1212it’s a joke squidward
@@joshmontemayor1212Can we normalize not ruining obvious jokes?
The images you get of this Nosferatu aren't a repeat of the previously known ones you've experienced because this one follows the on speck description of Dracula. In the novel, he has a "heavy mustache" and wears a dark brown overcoat. It is a bold, daring, and original approach that makes the price of the ticket worthwhile. Many so far have been impressed, but as a fan of the 400-page book, and after reading it twice, this was done absolutely right.
Yes, this deviates from the novel because it's _Nosferatu,_ but it's oddly faithful to the source material. 10/10.
Jeremy Jahns has the best hair in the movie review industry.
Like dr strange's hair but better
Decker Shado??
Yeah I’m bald and punching hair I mean air
The Mr.Fantastic white temples coming in doesn't hurt either. Man looks dapper.
@@Desmond9100came here to post this.
I haven’t been this excited for a film in a very long time. Kudos to Robert Eggers for giving me that feeling again, and I imagine countless others as well.
I loved it and immediately went on a behind-the-scenes bender. The amount of effort put into everything - writing, acting, shots, etc. - it is all exceptional!
I've been waiting for this movie for seven years, ever since I first read about Eggers' initial intentions to remake Nosferatu as his then-second film back in 2017. SO excited to see it finally come to fruition! 🦇
Robert Eggers is a lot like Del Toro I will watch anything he does, And most actors will sign up for any project they do.
I’d love them to do something along the lines of Grindhouse. 2 directors, 2 movies, 1 price. Maybe an intermission.
del toro needs to make another hellboy
He does such a great job of mood and characters.
@@morganbrown392 They could make one heck of a Bloodborne adaptation together.
He was lucky with this one, I pray he never gets any success after this , may he fail with every film he makes from here on.
Took my mom to see it this morning, she loves vampire movies. We both loved it.
I grew up watching Count Dracula starring Louis Jourdan. My parents liked it because it was closest to the book, which they read every Halloween. When I read Dracula to my husband recently, he was surprised by how gripping and suspenseful it was. I highly recommend everyone read the book at least once!
Agreed! The original book is surprisingly good. That scene of Lucy and her mother in the house especially stood out to me with how unsettling and creepy it is.
Lol I've read it every summer.
Is that the BBC version does it have a scene with Dracula's brides and a baby in a pram ?
@@Dinvadbhatmarathi98 Yes, it is the first BBC version from 1977. It does indeed have scenes with Dracula's brides (two scenes, actually). When we first see them in the castle with Jonathan, Dracula arrives with the baby in a carpetbag instead of a pram.
@freddrew5503 my older sister mentioned that scene and also Louis Jordon the villain from octopussy , she said it frightened her especially that scene , thank you for the confirmation God bless you
Eggers is solidifying himself as one of the best directors out there today
Oh please! What a pathetic film.
A work of art, to be honest. Loved it.
Work of Art my Arse!
@ oh
I am absolutely not a horror fan but Eggers has me hook line and sinker on every film he makes. Cheers J can't wait to see this
Same here. The VVitch gave me serious heeby-jeebies (the walking goat, man… just, nah) and as a fantasy RPG nerd, the Northman was amazing, so I might have to go experience this in the theatre and tell Hollywood "good films or good remakes get dollars" not the crap they keep trying to throw at us.
Yeah for me it was the baby guts on the stick in the witch, genuinely sent me
Same!! The Witch was great, The Lighthouse was even better, and Nosferatu looks iconic. I’m pumped!
i love that shot in the trailer with the giant hand shadow going over the city. Delighted you liked it! Hope to give it a watch soon.
Instant flashbacks to the end of Paper Mario 2
It is what sold me on the faithfulness to the original
It's straight out of Murnau's Faust (1926), another great movie. It shows that Eggers cares about the legacy.
Jeremy, you are so good at mimicking other voices that I swear you could become one of those voice actors that replaces someone. Like Troy Baker. You got some good range!
1:11 thank god, I’m so excited for this movie, I hate most Dracula adaptations cause they all have him fall in love with Mina, it totally ruins the character for me, I’m very hyped for this
She does kind of seduces him...
Those adaptations also always make Van Helsing into some broody edgelord when in the book he's actually a silly dude who only becomes dead serious when hunting vampires.
That too
I would still say that Francis’s Dracula movie is still a good movie and the love story between Mina and Dracula is overall decent and well done enough for it to be acceptable! It’s not entirely worthy of scorn.
Dracula is supposed to be the personification of evil, the devil himself. Having him fall in love with someone totally ruins that
I think this is the first movie I plan on seeing in theaters in the last 6 months. Glad it does not suck.
Who wants to see a vampire movie that does not suck??
Word is, there actually is a lot of sucking
Just saw it, its very very good. And bill skarsgard is truly unrecognisable
I agree
I do think the humor in Dafoe's performance was intentional because Van Helsing in the Dracula book always brought humor and light heartedness to every scene he was in.
7:51 Forget VHS... BETAMAX FOREVER!
Your comment had me laughing out loud!! I remember Betamax! Thanks for the laugh and the memories!😂🤣😂🤣
Or Laserdisc!
I LOVE that this parallels with Bram Stokers Dracula. My all time favorite horror film. I CAN NOT WAIT to see this!!!!!
Well....duh.
I'm so happy you say that Count Orlok is an embodiment of evil in this film. The original Dracula is one of my favorite horror novels, and my biggest complaint with ALL adaptations is how they always attempt to humanize, sympathize, or romanticize Dracula.
In the original source material it is VERY clear that he is an unholy, inhuman monster. His human appearance is nothing more than a method of tricking and manipulating his victims, or to better blend in with human society. It is not his true form.
I'm glad this film goes back to the original concept of a vampire. Though I should expect nothing less of Robert Eggers. He is an absolute master when it comes to period pieces, authenticity, and attention to detail.
I’m not a horror guy but I thought this was amazing. It’s so captivating . My expectations were it was gonna be a redo of Bram Stoker’s but .. wow. Beautiful movie to look at . The sound , the acting . I was thrown by Dafoe at first but ten you kinda get used to it.
My favorite movie reviewer, covering my most anticipated movie.
I will forever see everything that Robert Eggars makes.
That would take two immortals, one is already difficult to come by.
That Defoe impression!! 🤣
Favorite Vampire movie for me is 30 days of night. Love the set up and isolation, where there is nowhere to run.
That was a great movie
Let me in was good too
Incredible ending as well.
I cried at the end of 30DoN. That was heartbreaking.
@@cronoluminara6911let Me in was great but the ending was a bit disappointing
Jeremy - I adore your reviews! I am a HUGE Robert Eggers fan! And I fall into his 'Earlier Works' fan club...Though, I enjoyed the Northman too! But, I am SO stoked to see this movie now! If I could think of a movie for Eggers to re-make...It would have to be one of the almost untouchable greats in the Horror genre...Like The Exorcist or The Shining! xoxo
It's a very good remake, the actress steals the show and the Count truly is terrifying, I don't think it has a lot rewatch-ability since it's dense and heavy on the drama but would recommend for those that like their movies with a little bit of substance.
Abigail, A Quiet Place Day One, Alien Romulus, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Heretic, Late Night with the Devil, Longlegs, MadS, Oddity, Smile 2, Speak No Evil, Strange Darling, Terrifier 3, The First Omen, The Substance, etc.
A pretty good year for horror films. 👻
Not really, no one will remember those movies in 5 years cause Hollywood is creatively bankrupt.
Woop WOOP! Long live 2024 Horror! And not gonna lie, this year might give 2022 Horror a run for their money.
Yes folks the mindset has gone to literary mush.🤮
@@nick-elodeon9919 2022? Let's see... Barbarian, Nope, Pearl, Prey, Scream, Smile, Terrifier 2, The Black Phone, The Menu, X???
Predictive programming for whats about to come irl
The unofficial prequel to Renfield looks amazing!
This is an accurate review. It encapsulates exactly what I thought when I saw the movie last night.
It differed a little from other vampire movies I've seen in that it illustrates the effect of the vampire on his surroundings more than in other films. Nosferatu shows up and there are rats running around everywhere, garbage burning in the streets, dead bodies and people ranting and raving.
The significance of time is the passage of time. 6:48
Kamala would be proud
Hahahah😂
I just wished that every review for Nosferatu 2024 would not forget that the amazing remake from 1979 exists.
Werner Herzog directing, Klaus Kinski chewing the scenery as usual and a young Isabel Adjani being beautiful "to die for".
Was NOT expecting zombie Ned Flanders as the villain.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
It's supposed to look like Vlad The Impaler, the inspiration for Dracula himself.
Great review , surprised you didn't mention Herzog's Nosferatu the Vampyre from 1979 , likely a more comparable iteration than the Coppola film .
or the fact that Willem Dafoe played Max Schreck/Count Orlock in Shadow of the Vampire ...
@@GarmrsBarking true!
@@GarmrsBarkingGreat catch! That was a good movie.
That is my favorite vampire movie
Herzog's Nosferatu is hysterically funny cos Kinski really pushes the campness, so maybe the balance of humour+ horror is different here
new jeremy, what a day, what a GLORIOUS day
What a WONDERFUL day!
Could Fury Road reference since Nicholas Holt plays the guy that says "What a lovely day!" In that movie
Great review! I was waiting for you to mention that Willem Dafoe played Nosferatu/Max Schreck in 2000's brilliant meta-treatment of the OG film, "Shadow of the Vampire", with John Malkovich. Legend.
Got me good with that Faramir impression... "A chance for the actors to show their quality" nice one!
Gonna come back to this review around Christmas to read everyone’s reviews! The community you build in the comments is something I love about your channel .
It was more like a satire horror movie ,the only thing missing was Nicolas Cage not playing nosferatu
That was an excellent Willem Dafoe impression. Wonderful Review as always.
I would hope that this movie delivers. I do enjoy the original and even the 70s version.
The thing that worked for me with Nosferatu compared to the rest of the romanticized vampire genre is that the romantic angle technically isn't coming out of nowhere. Romanticizing Dracula was never the intent for Stoker. Stoker wrote a monster, not a misunderstood sympathetic character. When Murnau created Nosferatu, in an effort to avoid copyrights, he changed a lot of things from the novel, including the vampire's weakness. He played the vampire's thirst as an exploitable vulnerability, but it wasn't romantic. It was a sacrifice. And the 79 remake kept with it, because it worked. Maybe the 79 Orlok was a little too "soft" or "vulnerable," but it still worked. A monster incapable of resisting the allure of a beautiful woman and her blood. Eggers leaned a little more heavily into it with the covenant angle, but it still worked. All because Orlok has grown into his own vampire with his own weaknesses. Romance works for Orlok because its become a tool to use against him. It DOESN'T work with other vampires because it has no real point beyond some people liking the "forbidden romance" angle.
0:19 The Nosferatu doesn't roll off the tongue.
Strange criticism
@@nopunksalive8902no one asked
It does if you say it like dracula
I subbed to you after the Matt Walsh drama (not even a fan of him outside of his films). Saw some of your stuff over the years like TLOU2 review, but now a consistent watcher because you seem to be the last of the old guard that didn't sell out. Cheers, Jeremy and great review I'll check this film out in theaters! 🍻
Yep - unlike Shillman
Jeremy is definitely not a stuck man
Chris Cuckman
Definitely
@@teenageapocalypseusa5368 even Dan Murrell refused to review Matt Walsh movie, no balls.
Eh yo your willem dafoe impersonation had me crying on the floor laughing in the office man lol😂😂😂
5:45 “You know, I’m somewhat of a scientist myself” Thought for sure that was going to be mentioned.
or "you know, I'm somewhat of a Nosferatu myself" (watch Shadow of the Vampire)
You cannot convince me this movie is good, I literally fell asleep during the film and was woken by the ridiculously loud sound scores hahaha
Aging millennials always fall asleep at the drop of a hat.
How the fuck do you go see a movie like this and not even have a general idea of what you're getting into, embarrassing
I recomend watching this movie at night with the volume close to full as allowed and watch it on a big TV screen. What a masterful movie. Everyone delivered on this movie.
Remember, Nosferatu was a stolen version - an unauthorized ripoff - of Dracula, and Stoker's widow successfully sued in court to have it pulled and the copies destroyed. We're lucky we have any prints of it. So yes, it mirrors the book faithfully and Coppola's version will echo in this story.
Just got home from seeing Nosferatu. I have not seen the original, and have not read Dracula, but I'm familiar with the gist of the Dracula stories / motifs because of pop culture. I love horror movies, and I really like Robert Eggers' films (though I haven't seen The Northman). I didn't know anything about this movie going in (including who the director was, who was in it, etc.) I saw one trailer back during the summer or fall and immediately knew I'd go see it, so I just didn't worry about learning anything more.
I think this might be my favorite movie of 2024 - caveat, I'm a gothic horror fan, a fan of romanticism, and a fan of supernatural horror (always love a reference to Agrippa and ritual mysticism). I think they did so many things right with this movie: from the atmosphere to the performances to the style to the sound design, and writing, etc. The only thing that stuck out as a little odd to me was the acting performances of the two kids. But uh, they're children, so you know, not everyone can be amazing. Funny enough, the kids in The Witch did a wonderful job, but they were also MUCH more central roles, whereas in Nosferatu they're very minor, so it didn't detract from the real spectacle of the film: The dramatic interplay between the two married couples, the doctor and the professor, and Knock to some degree, *as well as* the way Orlok's presence permeates every inch of this film, even when he's not on screen: The curtains shot near the beginning; the rats and dogs, the shadow of the hand stretching across the village... it's all just so well done. But when he IS on screen, boy howdy, watch the fuck out.
Phenomenal film. If you like horror, and especially if you're a fan of classical / gothic horror / romantic horror, you absolutely need to watch this film.
The Williem Dafoe impression was spot on 😭😭😭
I’m so worried I will be disappointed. I’ve loved original Nosferatu for so long and hardly anyone I know likes it :( It’s just such an engaging experience.
I hope you enjoy it, but don’t get your hopes up. My brother and I, who’ve loved all of Robert Eggers’ films, thought this was his weakest one yet.
I feel like one of the few who wasn’t a giant fan of this one, being that beam stoker’s Dracula is in my top ten favorite films of all time, this movie really just feels like a retelling compared to a new standalone movie. The suspense and horror was taken out of it because I knew exactly what was going to happen next. Personality wise every character was the same as the 1992 film. Aaron Taylor Johnson’s characters was extremely similar to Cary elwes portrayal, even the brand of humor that dafoe emits is the same comedic element that made Anthony Hopkins Van helsing unique. The only element I found different was the relationship between depp and hoult. Otherwise any emotional draw was gone for me because it was almost the same as the other film. Maybe I should watch it again. Oh and why did ever have English accents when they were all supposed to be German? Lol
Just saw it yesterday (Sunday, 29 Dec)! It was excellent. I agree with a lot of your points, especially the fact that LRD did an AMAZING job as Ellen. I wasn't super familiar with her work before this (I'd only seen bits and pieces of The Idol via TikTok clips), so trust me when I say I was very blown away by her performance in this!
As for my favorite vampire movie: it's Blade. 😎
My favorite vampire movie is the first remake of Nosferatu from 1979. So far that remake and the remake with Doug Jones that finally got released a few months ago have been solid. I’m looking forward to this one.
That’s my favorite too. Klaus’ performance with Herzog’s direction is a legendary combo. The “last supper” scene from that movie is the most beautiful and striking moment in cinema I have ever seen
Every frame of Herzog's movie is art. Like a series of Carravaggio paintings.
Rob Eggers is the only director working today (besides maybe Villeneuve) that consistently gets me hyped whenever his name is on a project.
Dracula is a gothic fairy tale with love winning over darkness in the end, Dracula always had that caring human nature deep down somewhere, he is a tragic character, in a way it's a beauty and the beast variant. Nosferatu isn't a fairy tale, it's a very dark movie without happy ending, Orlock is 100 percent evil, there is no glamour, no sexy vampire queens, no brave heroes fighting a monster, everyone is equally terified and doesn't know what to do. Main characters are weak and the movie has this desperation aura. It's more graphic too, with hints of necrophilia.
Just get back from the theater. Saw it last night too and will undoubtedly watch it a few more times. Easily my favorite adaptation of the Dracula story so far. Really can’t think of any major criticisms off the top of my head. Loved how Orlok looked, never thought it was too slow or boring at any point. I think I could’ve used a bit more form the soundtrack, but altogether this is my second favorite film of ‘24 just narrowly behind Dune Part 2.
I agree that the best way to spead Christmas cheer is to enjoy the death, destruction, and madness brought on by evil incarnate. Merry Christmas everybody. 😊
Just got out of the theater.... For us Europeans, did the movie of the year come out in January? Absolutely INSANE how oppressive it was at times, like when you're a kid and you just don't want to look under your bed... Absolutely fantastic, one of the best horror movies ever made. Not surprised it was Jeremy's movie of the year.
Since Nosferatu hasn't been released yet, I'd say my favorite vampire film is Batman vs Dracula
Glad to see someone else who is also a fan of that movie. Certainly helps it is part of the same continuity as my second favorite Batman show
This sounds right up my alley. The first time I saw The VVitch, I was disappointed, but I think because I had my expectations in a different place. When I watched it again, I realized it's a really cool horror/history piece, with realistic 1600s dialogue--very special in that sense. I'll have to take a look at this one.
That movie was an all time favorite at the time for me. Ur right about the build up but it was because we had expectations and as it grew on us, the understanding of the pace made sense. Definitely deserves a sequel or even a prequel that links in other woman’s stories before they all met at the end around the fire and black Phillip. 😂😂