Is Nosferatu a good movie? Here’s what viewers think

After The Witch, The Lighthouse and The Northman, director Robert Eggers tackles the monument: Nosferatu. One hundred and two years after the release of FW Murnau’s silent film, it offers a new, more gothic and bloodier version, enough for horror film enthusiasts.

In the skin of the monster we find Bill Skarsgård, an actor who is used to physical transformation, since he already played the clown Penny-Grip in the film adaptation of the novel by Stephen King. Alongside him are Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Emma Corinne.

Released this December 25th, Nosferatu has received fairly positive press on AlloCiné with an average of 3.3 out of 5. The viewer rating is 3.5 out of 5*. Compared to other Robert Eggers films, this is the highest rated feature film along with The Lighthouse – which also averages 3.5 out of 5.

What does society think?

“His remake is very successful in my opinion because it manages to reappropriate the Nosferatu myth.“, writes Adrienne J., who emphasizes “personal touch” respect to the director and his previous works.

He continues: “The atmosphere is hypnotic, the photography is superb and the actors deliver excellent performances. The director wanted his film to scare vampires once again, I think he succeeded!“

For Isabel K., the film is also successful: “The movie is an experience like reading an addictive novel: short, intense, captivating chapters. The plot was revealed in parts. Each of these micro-chapters is highlighted by head-spinning and explosive music. There is screaming, fear, stupidity. It is incomparable.”

Same sentiment from Sinaloc, who adds:A very good horror movie that will end this year. From the beginning, Nosferatu immerses us in a climate of fear that continues throughout the film. The atmosphere is dark, gloomy and certain scenes are terrifying. The casting is very good, especially Willem Dafoe who is stunning once again.“

Fabien D. admits that Robert Eggers is “A true atmosphere creator“But I’m sorry the movie is”very wise“.”Eggers doesn’t invent anything, and his fairly well-defined story, while not boring, lacks emotion. (…) This new version of Nosferatu remains below its famous models.”

Others, like Lorette S., wonder about the usefulness of this remake. “But why take a famous story if you don’t have to add anything at all?“, he wrote.

norman66 is also far from convinced: “Heavy and trying, a far cry from the successes of Murnau and Herzog. Everything is highlighted and expository, and not a single terrible poetry comes from this lavish and soulless production that handles (in bulk) Hammer, Cocteau, Friedkin and Zulawski. We’ll save some shots and Willem Dafoe as a falsely enlightened scientist.“

at the end

along with NosferatuRobert Eggers delivers a gothic experience driven by great atmosphere, an eye for detail, and excellent performances by the cast. It remains to be seen if this new upgraded version matches the previous version to your liking.

*Average viewership ratings recorded at the time of writing are subject to change.

You can see Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu in the cinema