I believe Eggers' core goal in this "new vision" of the classic folklore movie Nosferatu was to create an ode to this horror classic and to filmmaking itself. I say this because his intentions are clear: we are not being shown anything new, but rather a refurbished version with dynamic camera movements (which felt unnecessary), spectacular use of practical and natural lighting, and a phenomenal cast that shone through a highly theatrical script—appropriate, considering the nature of the story it…
