Indeed, star Lily-Rose Depps performance borrows heavily from Isabelle Adjanis unforgettable turn in 1981sPossession.
However, this doesnt mean that Count Orlok does not count as a traditional vampire.
Eggers borrowed from various folk traditions when designing his vampire, resulting inCount OrloksNosferatumustacheand his instantly recognizable kolpak hat.
These abilities are simply present in the vampire.
In these specifics, Eggers take onNosferatuis surprisingly true to the original novel.
The specific contours of his psychological war with Ellen resemble a modern possession movie more than a vampire story.
Where the director diverges is in his depiction of the monster.
Like themonsters of Romanian folklore, Eggers Orlok is capable of many terrible feats.
Source:UVAToday
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