Includes 35mm Screening on Fri 24 Jan
Robert Eggers reimagines Murnau’s silent horror classic in this atmospheric, haunting adaptation of the gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her.
“WOW - I thought it was one of the best films of the year- a masterpiece!
Interestingly it follows the original 1922 silent version quite closely but expands on it.
The atmosphere and gothic sets and landscapes are stunning, with a terrific soundtrack. Within its own world it seems authentic, aided by the costumes and the superb performances and script.”
– Roger Gibson.
Set in 19th-century Europe, the film follows young real estate agent Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) who travels to a remote, eerie castle to assist Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård) with a property purchase.
Hutter soon discovers that Orlok is no ordinary client but an ancient vampire intent on spreading darkness. As Hutter fights to save his beloved Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) from Orlok’s deadly influence, the story unfolds with an eerie beauty and mounting tension.
Eggers’ use of shadow, historical set design and unsettling imagery brings this Gothic horror to life in vivid, spine-chilling detail, paying homage to the original film while carving out its own haunting identity.
Also stars Willem Dafoe, Emma Corin and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
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