A new poster forNosferatuhas offered the best look yet at Bill Skarsgård’s terrifying vampire, teasing what to expect from Robert Eggers' remake. TheupcomingNosferatumovieis a remake of the 1922 silent German film of the same name, which itself was an unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker’sDracula. Since then, the film has become a horror classic, best known for introducing the idea that vampires can become injured when exposed to sunlight. The remake was previously announced in 2015, with Eggers (The Witch,The Lighthouse) attached to write and direct.
Now,Letterboxdhas released a new poster forNosferatu,showing Skarsgård as the vampire Count Orlok, submerged in shadow. Though his face is obscured by darkness, a beam of light from the top left reveals his claw-like hands and large jacket. Parts of his head can also be seen, including what looks to be hair combed to the side and deep eye sockets. Check out the new poster below:
What Nosferatu’s New Poster Says About The Movie
Count Orlok Already Appears Terrifying
The latest ofEggers' horror movieshas been a passion project for the director for quite some time, having directed a stage play rendition of the movie when he was in high school. Now, as Skarsgård’s appearance in the poster emphasizes,the filmmaker can reimagine his version with a higher budget and many notable actors. Joining Skarsgård will be Nicholas Hoult as Thomas Hutter, Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hutter, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Freidrich Harding, Emma Corrin as Anna Harding, Ralph Ineson as Dr. Wilhelm Sievers, Simon McBurney as Herr Knock, and Willem Dafoe as Professor Albin Eberhart Von Franz.
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Nosferatu’s Lily-Rose Depp did a full circle of her career by stepping into the horror genre again. After all, she got her start in acting in horror.
WithNosferatucontainingDraculadetailswhile maintaining faithfulness to the German version, it seems like Eggers' portrayal of the story will frighteningly stand out on its own.Skarsgård’s involvement and scary appearance as Orlok can also help redeem his latest performance inThe Crowremake, which was met by highly negative reviews. Luckily, he’s proven himself in films like theItduology and most recently inBoy Kills World, showing his versatility as an actor. This vampire role will be a perfect fit for him, the poster already proving his perfect casting.
Our Take On Nosferatu’s Newest Poster
Count Orlok Will Look More Menacing Than Ever
While this glimpse at Skarsgård’s Orlok is very brief, his figure being enveloped in darkness coupled with his long claws and cape highlight how much of a mysterious threat he’s going to be. Since the original pulled so much fromDracula, it’s possibleNosferatuwill do the same, perhaps aligning it more with Stoker’s novel in the process. For now, though, this menacing rendition of the vampire is the perfect introduction to the character before the film hits theaters on December 25.
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Nosferatu is a remake of the 1922 silent film of the same name from director F. W. Murnau. Robert Eggers is crafting his own version of the story for the reboot as writer and director, with Bill Skarsgård stepping into the shoes of Count Orlok. Nosferatu tells the tale of a young woman who falls victim to a vampire utterly infatuated with her.
