Summary
Nosferatu, which was written and directed by Robert Eggers, has proved a big box-office hit, making more than $170 Million on a budget of $50 Million. This is Egger’s biggest film to date, following on from cult favorites likeThe Witch, andThe Lighthouse. Starring Lily Rose Depp and featuring celebrated horror actor Bill Skarsgård as the terrifying vampire Count Orlok,Nosferatuwas perhaps the most anticipated horror release of 2024.
The film boasts an impressive cast of well-known and well-liked actors, including Nicholas Hoult, Emma Corrin, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.Nosferatualso stars Willem Defoe, who collaborated with director Robert Eggers previously in A24 horror filmThe Lighthouse, for which Defoe won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor. With this in mind, it makes sense thatNosferatuhas been such a box-office success, and that audiences are still keen to find a way to watch it, whether for the first or second time. Here’s how to findNosferatustreaming online.
What Is The Plot Of Nosferatu?
Nosferatuis set in the early Nineteenth century, like many classic Gothic tales, and tells the tale ofa young woman named Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp)who, as a young woman, unintentionally summons a supernatural creature, pledging herself to him for eternity. Later, her husband Thomas (Nicholas Hoult) sets out on a trip to Transylvania, tasked with selling a mysterious castle owned by Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård). Ellen is left with wealthy friends of her husband, Friedrich Harding and his wife Anna (Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Emma Corrin), but feels increasingly vulnerable due to horrific visions. Meanwhile, Thomas finds himself in terrifying danger at the hands of Orlok in Transylvania. Soon it seems as though an evil force is taking control of their lives.
The plot ofNosferatuis very similar to another popular gothic story,Dracula. That is because the original silent film,Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, released in 1922, was itself an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel. Fans of the originalDracula, or the 1922 silent film will have some idea of what to expect fromNosferatu. Despite this, it’s safe to say Robert Eggers has made the film his own, withLily-Rose Depp commenting at the film’s premiere that the director’s choice to center Ellen’s narrative leads to a ‘fresh take’ on the already well-known story.
Is Nosferatu Streaming?
Nosferatuwas released exclusively in theaters on Christmas Day last year,and remains in theaters in the US and across the world for now, but time is running out to see the gothic horror film on the big screen. For those who desperately want to watchNosferatuthis needn’t be bad news, as there are already a number of online streaming options available, with more on the way.
BecauseNosferatuwas distributed by Focus Features, audiences can assume it will eventually be available to watch on Peacock, but a date has yet to be confirmed for the film’s addition to the streaming service. In the meantime,Nosferatuis available to buy or rent from a variety of different sources in the UK and US. This digital release includesa new extended cut, and a variety of bonus features, which both new audiences and those who have already watchedNosferatuare surely excited to get their hands on.
Where To Watch Nosferatu Online
Nosferatuis currently available to buy and rent on a number of platforms in the US and UK, with prices for purchase and rental fixed across the board. Sites to watchNosferatuin the US include Apple TV and Prime Video. Similarly, in the UK, audiences can similarly find the film on Apple TV and Prime Video, as well as the Sky Store.
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For film fans who have already seenNosferatu, or who are keen to get their hands on a physical copy for their first watch, both a BluRay and 4K edition, as well as a limited edition Steelbook are to be released on February 18. The Steelbook,which is sold out in most locations, features Skarsgård’s Count Orlok on the front cover, and Lily-Rose Depp’s Ellen on the back. While waiting for the physical release,fans ofNosferatucan watch the original silent film,Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, which was directed by F.W. Murnau. Being over 100 years old, it is now in the public domain and therefore available to stream for free on a number of platforms, which is perfect for anyone looking to dig deeper into the story behind Egger’s film.
