One of the aspects ofRobert Eggers' films that wins his releases acclaim is his meticulous use of folklore.

Rather than treating these supernatural forces as a metaphor, he presents these beliefs as tangible reality.

Folklore continued to be central to Eggers' storytelling in 2024 with the release of his retelling ofNosferatu.

Lily Rose Depp scared in the shadow of Count Orlok in Nosferatu 2024

Image by Zanda Rice

So its not sunlight killing him.

Its the purity of dawn."

‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ unleashes Dracula’s horrors on the high seas.

Count Orlok, played by Bill Skarsgard, screams into the sunlight, bleeding from all over his face, while lying on top of Ellen, played by Lily-Rose Depp, in Nosferatu.

Image via Universal Pictures

Vampires, as creatures of the night, have long represented decay and unnatural existence.

The rising sun marks the beginning of a new day, sweeping away the darkness and restoring harmony.

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A vampiric figure with glowing yellow eyes stands at the bow of a boat named Demeter, with dark skies and thrashing waters surrounding it.

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