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'Nosferatu' Director Reveals Why It Was Not Released In Black & White

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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.
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Robert Eggers, Nosferatu
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