Bill Skarsgård Stars as Menacing Vampire Opposite Lily-Rose Depp in New ‘Nosferatu’ Trailer

Focus Features has unveiled an eerie new trailer for Robert Eggers’ highly anticipated film ‘Nosferatu’, showcasing Bill Skarsgård’s chilling portrayal of the infamous vampire. This modern retelling of the classic story promises to immerse audiences in a gothic atmosphere filled with obsession and horror.

In the trailer, Willem Dafoe’s character poses a haunting question to Lily-Rose Depp’s Ellen Hutter: “You’ve had these spells since childhood. Tell me what you can, from the beginning.” Ellen’s response is both chilling and vivid, as she recounts a nightmarish vision: “It is like a dream. It was our wedding. 

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When we turned around … everyone was dead. The stench of their bodies was horrible. Standing before me was … death.” This sets the stage for a tale that explores the dark fascination between a young woman and a terrifying vampire, leading to unimaginable terror.

The film features a talented ensemble cast, including Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, and Simon McBurney, bringing depth to this adaptation of the 1922 German silent film ‘Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror’. The narrative draws its roots from Bram Stoker’s iconic 1897 novel Dracula, intertwining classic elements of gothic horror with Eggers’ unique directorial vision.

In an earlier teaser, audiences got a glimpse of Ellen’s torment as she is pursued by the vampire, while Dafoe and Hoult’s characters embark on a quest to confront the monstrous Count Orlok. Eggers, known for his distinctive style in films like ‘The Witch’, ‘The Lighthouse’, and ‘The Northman’, has long sought to bring this adaptation to life.

In a candid conversation with AnOther magazine, Skarsgård shared his intense experience in embodying the role, stating, “I’ve never been more terrified of a role and probably won’t be again.” He elaborated on the transformative nature of his performance, explaining, “Once you start channelling something that’s not you, you feel like a vessel.” This dedication to his craft reflects the film’s commitment to delivering a genuinely haunting experience.

-Sushmita Sarkar