from the release of the novel Dracula Published in 1897 by Bram Stoker, the vampire holds a special place in the literary world, and perhaps more so in the cinematic world.
And since the release of Murnau’s classic Nosferatu the Vampire in 1922 and this unforgettable appearance of Max Schreck, many actors and actresses have been able to play vampires on film, from the iconic Bela Lugos of the 30s or the famous Christopher Lee of the 60s. And the ’70s, for Bill Skarsgård’s remake of Nosferatu in theaters this Wednesday, with Gary Oldman directing Coppola for his 1992 Dracula.
And that’s exactly the question we asked you in our quiz of the day: Do you think these eleven stars have already played vampires on the big screen? Before attempting the blood bath, some secrets of filming Robert Eggers.
did you know
Lily-Rose Depp will replace Anya Taylor-Joy
Robert Eggers originally considered Harry Styles and Anya Taylor-Joy for the lead roles, but busy schedules prevented them from joining the project. That’s how Lily-Rose Depp was chosen to play Ellen Hutter.
Willem the Vampire Slayer
Nosferatu marks Willem Dafoe’s third collaboration with director Robert Eggers, following The Lighthouse and The Northman. Here, the actor takes the place of Professor Van Helsing as a “crazy vampire hunter” named Albin Eberhard von Franz. For the record, Willem Dafoe is familiar with the world of Nosferatu, having already played Max Schreck, the actor who played the monster in the original feature film Shadow of the Vampire (2000). A remake of the 1922 classic.
Gothic atmosphere
Nosferatu was filmed primarily in Prague, reflecting the gothic atmosphere necessary for the film’s setting in 19th-century Germany. Thus, the production aims to combine the haunting beauty of classic horror with intense and disturbing visuals.
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