i recall watching this film in the cinema as a teenager with a small group of much beloved girls around me. we walked out in silence. not from a lack of liking the film, but because of the muchness of it all. there was so much to process and so little to say in that moment.
the characters in the film were so similar to us, yet lived lives so different, so much less free. i remember recognising the beauty…
in this gothic horror we learn a lesson in being careful who you pray to. they may infact prey on you instead (and you may very well like the experience).
this film was sexily disgusting with a divine atmospheric feeling of dread throughout. the characters were so well embodied (and borderline sassy in the face of danger). the acting! so divine! i honestly had no clue who was playing orlock and as for ellen, lily rose gave her entire self…
my absolutely favourite movie. if you wish to go on a slightly disturbing (think of the wheelers), joyous (a talking chicken, old friends reunited) psychedelic, 80s adventure then this film will satisfy you entirely.
i used to say whoever made this was tripping balls but i just read the book and i will say it is quite true to the story, so the author was actually the one in another wild world.
the aesthetics were immaculate. very special cinematography wise.
