Nosferatu director Robert Eggers sheds light on the unexpected artistic choice behind the iconic horror film's updated color palette.
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Eggers opted for color over black-and-white to better capture the film's unsettling, dreamlike atmosphere and make the vampiric visuals pop on the big screen.
Despite initial hesitation, the director's bold decision has already generated major buzz, with critics praising the film's lush, immersive aesthetic as a major part of its chilling appeal.