'Nosferatu' Review: Obsessive Vampire Redo Looks Great, but Lacks Bite

Story by Peter Debruge

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Robert Eggers' reverent 'Nosferatu' remake is visually stunning but lacks the bite of the 1922 original.

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Eggers' film features compositions that rival great Flemish paintings, showcasing his meticulousness as a director.
Despite its faithfulness to the 1922 expressionistic vampire movie, Eggers' 'Nosferatu' fails to fully satisfy as a filmgoing experience.

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Robert Eggers, 'Nosferatu'