Robert Eggers Nosferatu teaser trailer: first look at highly anticipated film

Robert Eggers teases spine-tingling Nosferatu trailer, promising atmosphere and harrowing moments. Fans excited for unique blend of old and new.

Focus Features has finally released the highly anticipated teaser trailer for Robert Eggers' modern take on the vampire classic, Nosferatu. The trailer is truly chilling and promises a vampire threat that could engulf an entire town.

Unlike the typical vampire hunting action seen in many films, Eggers' Nosferatu focuses more on creating a haunting atmosphere and exploring complex character moments. Fans of the genre will appreciate the blend of old and new filmmaking techniques, such as CGI and miniature work, which result in uniquely unsettling imagery.

For those unfamiliar with the original 1922 film, Nosferatu tells the story of a vampire known as Count Orlock, a stark contrast to the suave aristocratic vampires seen in other tales. The word "Nosferatu" itself is an old Romanian term for "vampire" and has been associated with a more grotesque, goblin-like vampire image.

While the original film was a retelling of Bram Stoker's Dracula, Eggers' version sticks with the name Nosferatu as a nod to the classic. This reinvention of the story follows in the footsteps of Werner Herzog's 1979 film, "Nosferatu the Vampyre."

The new Nosferatu features a star-studded cast, including Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe, and Ralph Ineson. Bill Skarsgård, known for his role as Pennywise in "It," takes on the titular role of Nosferatu.

With the promise of a fresh take on the classic tale, audiences can expect a thrilling and atmospheric experience when Nosferatu hits theaters on December 25th. Get ready to be transported into a world of darkness and mystery unlike any other vampire story before.