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Biggest Differences Between Nosferatu and Dracula

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Robert Eggers' chilling 'Nosferatu' adaptation puts a fresh spin on the classic vampire tale, exploring the nuances between Count Orlok and Count Dracula.
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  • Unlike the suave Dracula, the harrowing Count Orlok is a more grotesque, rat-like creature that exudes an unsettling, primal energy.
  • While Bram Stoker's Dracula is portrayed as a sophisticated nobleman, Eggers' Orlok is a more primal, feral entity that embodies the darker, more primal aspects of vampire lore.
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Robert Eggers, 'Nosferatu'
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