Hello, and welcome to another edition of Twisted News!
With a show of hands, who has seen Nosferatu? I’ll wait…just kidding! Of course, I can’t see you. It had a theatrical release date of December 25, arrived on Peacock on February 21, and is still available to watch. Or you can buy or rent it. But if you are like me, I like free, and yes…yes…I know. Technically, it’s not free because I pay a monthly subscription to Peacock, but it’s still cheaper than buying the movie.
First, I want to start by saying it’s a classic retelling of the 1922 silent horror film with the same title. Based on Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula. The film’s lack of special effects and prosthetics still tells a derivative story of a vampire, Count Orlok, who terrorizes and spreads disease and death across villages.
In the 2024 remake, we are invited to watch how far we have advanced in moviemaking. Bill Skarsgård, who portrays Count Orlok, is unrecognizable from the in-depth makeup that transforms him into the vision of a grotesque creature with pointy ears, bald and riddled skin, sharp fangs, and long bony fingers. His presence is accompanied by an unsettling stillness as if he is the harbinger of death.
He is undoubtedly scary, and I would rather steer clear of him, even knowing he is a made-up character. 
But if I’m anything like Ellen, played by Lily-Rose Depp, then I don’t stand a chance. Who would, quite frankly? Count Orlok’s obsession ultimately becomes his downfall when he is transfixed on the undeniable sweet aroma of her blood that even he can’t deny.
Throughout the film, you witness a handful of people entranced by Count Orlok’s influence to do his bidding. However, I’m wondering, if this creature can alter your way of thinking and create fear, does that substitute for loyalty? I mean, can anyone talk their way out of being swayed if Count Orlok was the swayer? Or maybe it’s the fear of dying that makes them loyal. Something to think about.
Director Robert Eggers’s version was dark but delightful. Mysterious and forbidden. With a well-known cast that knocked your socks off with their performances, in my opinion. Nosferatu may not have won any of the four Oscar nominations, but the film grossed 180.2 million worldwide with a 50 million budget. Wow. No one can deny that the film did well.
Let’s not overlook that Mr. Eggers must have done something right because he received positive reviews from critics and his peers. Can’t wait to see what he creates next.
So, if you haven’t had the opportunity to watch Nosferatu, then stop reading and check out! Go! And don’t forget to let me know what you think!
What leaves your mind twisted?
Until next time!
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