Nosferatu (2024)

[gorzek]

i enjoyed it. it managed to be scary mostly through oppressive tension in the framing, staging, and sound design. Willem Dafoe stole the show, unsurprisingly. Ellen spent most of the movie having things happen to her rather than having any agency, though i suppose it was about the same for Thomas. the idea that Ellen's lustful thoughts awakened Orlok is kinda yikes, especially given that the only resolution was for her to sacrifice herself. on the other hand, all the men in this movie were powerless to stop him, and only she had the courage to do what was required. I'm sleepy and probably not making much sense.