EDITORIAL
A disturbing moustache...
F.W. Murnau vampire film "Nosferatu," was a massive hit with audiences and critics alike, pulling in an incredible box office haul. However, some audiences weren't happy with the changes that didn't align with the image they had built up in their head. When Skarsgård's Count came into full view for the first time, audiences were stunned to see that he had a big mustache that covered a good stretch of his face. Eggers largely envisions the gothic aesthetic of "Nosferatu" as a tribute to Murnau's film, yet he still imbues it with its own identity. The fact there's even anything growing on that face is off-putting in the best way, as if the Count is donning a disguise to make him appear more human than he actually is...
Have a pleasant Friday night at the movies,
Jean Constant
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