The 2024 film Nosferatu , directed by Robert Eggers, is a gothic horror remake of the 1922 classic Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror , itself inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula. The story centers on Ellen Hutter, a young woman plagued by sleepwalking and precognitive visions, who becomes the object of obsession for the vampire Count Orlok. As Orlok spreads a deadly plague across the town of Wisburg, Ellen and her husband Thomas struggle against the vampire's supernatural influence and the societal constraints of Victorian England
. The film explores themes of obsession, alienation, and the destructive forces of capitalism and patriarchy. Ellen's affliction and her resistance to Orlok symbolize a broader critique of Victorian social norms and the exploitation inherent in capitalist and patriarchal systems. Her ultimate sacrifice to stop the vampire reflects a fight for individual freedom and social justice, making the film a contemporary reflection on gender oppression and societal control
. Plot-wise, Thomas is sent to finalize a property deal with Count Orlok, unaware that Orlok is the vampire haunting Ellen. As the plague worsens, Ellen's visions and connection to Orlok deepen. With the help of a scientist obsessed with the occult, they discover that only a willing sacrifice by a pure maiden can destroy Nosferatu. Ellen ultimately allows Orlok to feed on her until sunrise, sacrificing herself to end the plague and save the town
. Overall, Nosferatu (2024) is a chilling, atmospheric film that blends horror with social commentary, focusing on a haunted young woman's struggle against a terrifying vampire and the oppressive forces surrounding her
