Robert Eggers' films often blend superb historical period detail with some level of suspense or terror, and his latest film "Nosferatu" is no exception. It's a remake of the classic German 1922 silent horror film, which I highly recommend to film lovers. Despite not containing dialogue and being definitely not scary by today's standards, that film was still engaging, compelling, and well-made for its time, and it's probably aged as well as a film over a century old possibly could aspire to. With regards to Eggers' previous films, I enjoyed "The Witch" and "The Lighthouse" but wasn't as fond of "The Northman." I thought that this film was fine, but it doesn't elevate itself above the original much. Despite my mixed feelings on the film overall, absolutely no one can deny that Eggers is an excellent craftsman at creating detailed period worlds. The production design and cinematography of 19th-century Germany are impeccable, as is the score, costume design, and editing. He knows how to create an excellent sense of atmosphere in his films, and while the film isn't that scary, he still ensures there is a general atmosphere of moodiness and impending dread. From those perspectives, the film is most certainly well-made. But unfortunately, the film's story doesn't feel any more unique, any more profound, or any more interesting than the 1922 original film. The characters aren't especially well-developed, and Eggers' juxtaposition of more serious lead performances (Nicholas Hoult and Lily-Rose Depp) with more campy supporting performances (Williem Dafoe, and to a lesser degree Emma Corrin and Aaron Taylor-Johnson) can sometimes come off as uneven or even a bit superficial. The film's runtime occasionally drags and feels a bit "been there, done that." Ultimately, while I admire the superb aesthetics of this remake, I prefer the 1922 original and wish Eggers had done something to elevate its story and characters a bit. 6/10.

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