With that in mind, one of the most stark contrasts between the films isCount Orlok’s new appearance.
However, a closer look at Skarsgard’s aristocratic vampire reveals why the method was so ineffective.
The final act ofNosferatushows Orlok in greater detail.
Aside from the extensive use of blood, the domineeringvampire is not terribly frightening.
Consequently, Orlok’s final form inNosferatufeels dissatisfying.
The simplicity is more effective, providing Schreck with the scope to convey an incredibly unsettling creature.
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror’s Orlock has more definable features, too.
Nosferatu tells the tale of a young woman who falls victim to a vampire utterly infatuated with her.
Nosferatu is a remake of the 1922 silent film of the same name from director F. W. Murnau. Robert Eggers is crafting his own version of the story for the reboot as writer and director, with Bill Skarsgård stepping into the shoes of Count Orlok. Nosferatu tells the tale of a young woman who falls victim to a vampire utterly infatuated with her.
