Nosferatu is a behemoth of a horror film that is equal parts repulsive and seductive and is nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece a hauntingly beautiful reimagining of the classic tale that transcends the genre and lingers in your mind long after the credits roll.
Superbly directed by Robert Eggers, the 2024 remake of the of 1922 German expressionist silent film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror by FW Murnau is an unsettlingly atmospheric and richly realised work. With impeccable precision, the film stands out as a visceral and emotional experience, blending stunning visuals, evocative music, and exceptional performances into a cohesive work of art.
In the 1830s, estate agent Thomas Hutter travels to Transylvania for a fateful meeting with Count Orlok, a prospective client. In his absence, Hutter’s new bride, Ellen, is left under the care of their friends, Friedrich and Anna Harding. Plagued by horrific visions and an increasing sense of dread, Ellen soon encounters an evil force that’s far beyond her control.
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The Northman (starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Gustav Lindh, with Ethan Hawke, Björk, and Willem Dafoe) is based on the legend of Amleth and Norse mythology.
The Lighthouse is a disturbing, claustrophobic psychological horror as isolation gradually pulls two men towards insanity (starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson).
The Witch (written as The VVitch and subtitled A New-England Folktale) is a dark folk horror tale set in 1630s New England (starring Anya Taylor-Joy).
