He is coming… home, as Robert Eggers' Gothic horror Nosferatu is now available to watch from the comfort of your very own sarcophagus on digital, with a 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD release to follow on February 18
The Nosferatu physical media release has been confirmed to include an extended cut.with more scenes showcasing Bill Skarsgård jaw-dropping transformation into the terrifying bloodsucker.
Starring Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe, Emma Corrin and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Eggers' take on F.W. Murnau's 1922 original follows a young woman (Depp) who becomes the object of desire for the terrifying Count Orlok (Skarsgård).
In our review of the film, Jordan Hoffman called Nosferatu a “perfect, classic horror movie”, praising in particular the cinematography from longtime Eggers collaborator Jarin Blaschke and Skarsgård's unrecognizable performance in particular.
Nosferatu has been a bonafide box office smash, currently sitting at $156 million worldwide and becoming Focus Features' second highest-grossing movie ever at the domestic box office.
Purchasing Nosferatu from participating retailers nationwide including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Google/YouTube, Microsoft Movies & TV, and Movies Anywhere will get you the extended cut never-before-seen in theaters, bonus content including deleted and behind-the-scenes footage as well as Robert Eggers’ exclusive director’s commentary.
Exclusive bonus features read as follows:
• NOSFERATU Extended Cut
• NOSFERATU: A MODERN MASTERPIECE – Explore the deepest, darkest depths of NOSFERATU with the actors and artists whose commitment and craftwork take the classic vampire epic to horrifying new heights.
◦ BREATHING LIFE INTO A DREAM – Filmmaker Robert Eggers' lifelong dream becomes a startling cinematic nightmare as the actors collaborate on transformative performances to make his Gothic vision an astonishing reality.
◦ BECOMING COUNT ORLOK – Practical makeup FX seamlessly meld with Bill Skarsgård's bold interpretation of Count Orlok to resurrect a villain whose unsettling appearance is both creepy and captivating.
◦ CAPTURING THE MOOD – From sunlight, snowfall, and shadows to candlelight and complicated camera moves, see how each visually rich detail contributes to NOSFERATU's incredibly eerie atmosphere.
◦ RECREATING 1838 – Open a virtual time capsule with production designer Craig Lathrop, whose intricately detailed sets immerse viewers in an entirely authentic world.
◦ DRESSING THE PART – Whether accenting Count Orlok's otherworldliness or telling background tales through clothing, watch costume designer Linda Muir fashion distinct looks that extend each character's story.
◦ THE END IS JUST THE BEGINNING – Visual effects supervisor Angela Barson and composer Robin Carolan enhance NOSFERATU’s nightmarish fantasy using stunning CGI and a breathtaking score.
• DELETED SCENES
◦Ellen at the Window
◦Harding’s Bedchamber/Dark Corridor
◦Behold, the Third Night
• FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH WRITER/DIRECTOR ROBERT EGGERS
