111 - Nosferatu - Review & Recap

In Nosferatu (2024), a reimagining of the classic tale, Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult), a real estate agent, travels to the remote castle of Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård) to finalize a property sale. Uncovering Orlok’s vampiric nature, Thomas becomes trapped while Orlok journeys to Wismar, bringing death and plague. Thomas’ wife, Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp), discovers the means to defeat the count through self-sacrifice. In a tragic climax, Ellen lures Orlok into the sunlight, destroying him but losing her life. Gothic, atmospheric, and haunting, the film explores themes of love, mortality, and obsession.

Robert Eggers is back with another gothic masterpiece, and River is here to break it all down! This episode dives into Nosferatu’s haunting visuals, eerie atmosphere, and deep themes of love, obsession, and sacrifice. River explores the film’s financial success, critical reception, and how it stacks up against the 1922 classic. Plus, a deep dive into standout performances (shoutout to Lily-Rose Depp!) and a full plot breakdown. Is this horror gold or just style over substance? Tune in for the verdict! 🎬🔥

River dives into the numbers—$50M budget, $176.6M box office—and the divide between critics (85%) and audiences (73%). Nosferatu stuns visually with its gothic atmosphere, killer cinematography, and eerie sound design, but does the story hold up? Lily-Rose Depp delivers a standout performance, yet the pacing might test your patience. Themes of sacrifice and dark love run deep, but River feels a disconnect between the film’s stunning visuals and its storytelling. Final verdict? A solid 6/10—tune in for the full breakdown! 🔥👀

 

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