Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hutter in a scene from ‘Nosferatu’
For horror lovers, the first trailer of Robert Eggers’ much awaited film ‘The Last Laugh’ has been released. Nosferatu. This new version of the 1922 classic German Expressionist silent film stars Bill Skarsgård – best known for his terrifying portrayal of Pennywise the clown in Andy Muschietti’s film. it – as the infamous vampire Count Orlok.
Robert Eggers, with acclaimed films such as Witch And Electricity houseThe duo directed and wrote Nosferatu, establishing their reputation for creating deeply unsettling cinematic experiences. Following their Viking revenge saga The NorthmanEggers is returning to gothic horror with this latest project.
The film promises a haunting tale of obsession, centering on a haunted young woman and a vampire who becomes dangerously infatuated with her.
Lily-Rose Depp plays Ellen Hutter, the object of Nosferatu’s dark fascination. Nicholas Hoult plays her husband, Thomas Hutter, a real estate agent who unwittingly becomes involved with the ancient vampire as his newest client. The cast also includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Frederick Harding, Emma Corrin as Anna Harding, and Willem Dafoe as Professor Albin Eberhardt von Franz.
Originally, the roles of Thomas and Ellen Hutter were set for Harry Styles and Anya Taylor-Joy, respectively, but both actors had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.
Fans eager to see Skarsgård’s full transformation will have to wait a little longer, as the trailer only shows a brief glimpse of his character.
Nosferatu It will be released in cinemas on December 25
