Pop Culture Happy Hour Nosferatu
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Dec 25, 2024 Roxana Haddadi, a TV critic at Vulture, dives into the dark and stylish world of 'Nosferatu,' where Lily Rose-Depp plays a newlywed haunted by a malevolent vampire. They discuss how this film reinterprets classic horror elements, emphasizing female agency and the grotesque nature of vampirism over romantic ideals. The conversation also critiques the balance between admiration and disappointment in the film's originality compared to its 1922 predecessor, and encourages viewers to consider 'Nosferatu' as a unique pick for holiday movie marathons.
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Setting and Story Changes
- The new Nosferatu film stays true to the original's relocation of the Dracula story from Victorian England to 1830s Germany.
- It also maintains the same character name changes while adhering to Stoker's main plot.
Jordan's Positive Reaction
- Jordan Cruciola enjoyed Nosferatu and appreciated Robert Eggers' unique filmmaking style.
- The film's German setting, artful jump scares, and moody atmosphere created a sense of dread.
Eggers' Approach
- Glenn Weldon felt Eggers played it too safe, adhering too closely to the original.
- Eggers' stylistic choices in this film seemed derivative of other directors' work.
