Robert Eggers' recent film Nosferatu performed very well in theaters achieving positive reviews from film critics and viewers demonstrating widespread appeal in this gothic horror. A new Blu-ray version will present extended scenes including some of the unseen footage according to information shared by director. This was further divulged during a recent interview with director and actors in Esquire UK which highlights some of the special content created for avid movie watchers who look for extra content and insight on movies.
Cut Scene From 'Nosferatu' Trailer Will be Present in Extended Edition on Blu-ray
Director Robert Eggers mentioned in an Esquire UK interview with actors Bill Skarsgård and Willem Dafoe they included a scene in movie trailers that is absent in theatrical showings of Nosferatu. Robert Eggers said this specific trailer scene presented Count Orlok a character played by Bill Skarsgård and the director liked the particular shot so much that the scene was added to the promotional material for movie trailers. This trailer scene will be added to extended release of Nosferatu on blu ray which was later announced during this same interview which many may seek out specifically once made available. The team agreed with cutting of that specific shot for timing purposes even though the director wanted to keep scene.
Extended Version of Nosferatu Comes As a First Announcement During the Recent Esquire UK Interview
Robert Eggers spoke casually mentioning the additional footage which represents the very first formal statement of an extended Nosferatu cut as some special features to be included on blu ray version. Director Eggers casually revealed the Blu-ray extended cut during the interview. As it stands right now the theatrical Nosferatu movie running time currently measures at 2 hours 12 minutes making the longest of all known Nosferatu movie adaptions. The 1922 classic Nosferatu movie measures 1 hour 12 minutes while Werner Herzog 1979 remake Nosferatu the Vampyre runs at 1 hour 47 minutes, showing how lengthy Eggers version is by comparison with other known productions. Esquire UK facilitated a public discussion with these very creative movie makers to let audiences feel closer to creative minds making these art forms.
Early Development of Nosferatu saw casting of Bill Skarsgård for Different Character Originally
Bill Skarsgård originally signed for a different character before joining for the role of Count Orlok showing that the production had many variations before finally creating the final product. Nosferatu was initially under development in 2015 making the film a long time in planning that highlights complexities with projects. the initial character casting process went in several directions before arriving on the final roster. Esquire UK gave the audience some interesting bits of information on how this version of Nosferatu came together that can intrigue some audience members before or after watching the movie for the first time.
Critics Offer Positive Reception to Robert Eggers' Nosferatu with High Rating on Rotten Tomatoes
Many critics feel Nosferatu was among the best movies of 2024 with a certified fresh 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes which shows widespread success. Rotten Tomatoes audience score sits at 75% highlighting the film’s audience approval with critical appraisal. The film launched on Christmas Day with $21.1 million dollars earned in a three-day period and a 40.3 million dollar cumulative earned by end of Boxing day in theaters. This marked as the highest Christmas Day launch and best opening weekend box office numbers in the genre according to recent estimates. Robert Eggers provides an incredible modern horror version of a classic story. Esquire UK provided an insightful deep dive on a variety of aspects concerning movie.
The official summary of Nosferatu centers on a young woman haunted by a terrifying vampire who becomes infatuated with her with intense consequences. The story demonstrates a gothic sense of obsessive passion with very frightening undertones. Nosferatu continues showing in many cinemas for public viewing.
Nosferatu offers a chilling look at an obsession and infatuation that will impact countless viewers by offering some unique takes on previous classic renditions of this story with a completely new and fresh feeling.