Why Robert Eggers Chose Nosferatu Over Dracula: The Story Behind His Bold Decision
Since the dawn of early cinema, Count Dracula has appeared in hundreds of films. However, audiences were first introduced to Bram Stoker’s iconic vampire through F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu, an unofficial silent adaptation that altered the novel’s names and details to sidestep copyright issues. Instead of joining the ranks of traditional Dracula adaptations, American filmmaker Robert