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'Nosferatu's Robert Eggers Explains Why He Gave Bill Skarsgard's Orlok a Mustache
MovieWebStory by Richard Fink
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Nosferatu director Robert Eggers dishes on why he gave the iconic vampire a mustache in his historical take on the classic horror tale.
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- Eggers wanted to accurately depict the facial hair of a Transylvanian nobleman, staying true to the period setting and the vampire's aristocratic roots.
- The director's decision to give Orlok, played by Bill Skarsgård, a mustache has already sparked debate among fans, with some arguing it's a bold reinvention and others calling it a controversial departure from the original.
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Robert Eggers, Bill Skarsgård, 'Nosferatu'