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Dream of Death: Robert Eggers on "Nosferatu" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

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Story by Isaac FeldbergJanuary 10, 2025 • 2:17 PM
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Filmmaker Robert Eggers delves into the dark, psychosexual heart of vampire lore with his haunting reimagining of the classic 'Nosferatu', centering on the twisted bond between a tormented woman and her undead seducer.
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  • Eggers drew inspiration from the 1922 silent film as well as 19th-century German Romanticism, crafting a tale that blends historical authenticity with supernatural elements to explore the themes of original sin and the allure of the forbidden.
  • Lily-Rose Depp's powerful performance as the film's female lead, Ellen, was sealed during her audition, where she displayed the raw, courageous intensity needed to portray the character's descent into a dangerous, sexually-charged obsession.
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Robert Eggers, Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Jarin Blaschke, Craig Lathrop, Louise Ford, Linda Muir, Max Schreck, Albin Grau, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Florin Lazarescu, Focus Features, "Nosferatu", "The Witch", "The Lighthouse", "The Northman"
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