This week on Crouch Cinema Corner, we sink our teeth into Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu (2024)—a chilling, beautifully shot reimagining of the silent horror classic. We turned out the lights, turned up the volume, and leaned into the shadows for a film that’s all haunting visuals, gothic romance, and delightfully spooky vibes.

We gush over the film’s masterful use of lighting (yes, you can see what’s happening in the dark!), its eerie square framing, and Eggers’ signature obsession with eyes, thresholds, and creepy folklore. From the fog-drenched streets to a hypnotic castle candlelight scene, the atmosphere is thick and deliciously dreadful.

We also dive into the cast: Nicholas Hoult’s wide-eyed, increasingly doomed performance, Lily-Rose Depp’s unexpectedly riveting possession scene, and the always-welcome Willem Dafoe as a deranged pipe-smoking psychiatrist.

With shadowy hands creeping across cities, occult shrines tucked into every frame, and one of the most unforgettable final scenes we’ve seen this year, Nosferatu might not be subtle—but it sure leaves a mark.