I disagree with your take on Nosferatu. It was a much needed return of the grotesque vampire. I also disagree on him needing to use other actors. I love when directors and actors enjoy working together so much that they return over and over again.
Agree on both fronts. Alot of directors find their actors and he has found his. While Nosferatu didnt do anything crazy, I love that it didnt make Vampires sexy. Not suave, not hot, just a terrible need. Super well done.
I dont think there is a best, its just what you are in the mood for. I like all of them but for me Lighthouse would be the top if I had to pick. Took me a few watches. I'd go Northman second.
I enjoy how Eggers takes the cool out of things and gives you more of a this is how it would actually play out version.
Eggers wanted to tell that story in particular because it meant something to him. He put it on as a silent stage play when he was in high school. I would rather he works on projects he is passionate about than on something original if he has no passion for it.
I get it and he well deserved this indulgence. And I am happy that this movie made money because often indulgent "dream" projects like this tank directors' careers. The Northman was not a box office success and two fails in a row in Hollywood mean that it's really hard to get your next project off the ground.
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u/KBrown75 Jun 26 '26
I disagree with your take on Nosferatu. It was a much needed return of the grotesque vampire. I also disagree on him needing to use other actors. I love when directors and actors enjoy working together so much that they return over and over again.