Nosferatu’s digital and physical media release dates have been revealed following its successful theatrical run. Directed by Robert Eggers, the film serves as a remake of the 1922 horror, itself inspired by Bram Stoker’sDracula, chronicling the vampire Count Orlok’s (Bill Skarsgård) obsession with Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp), a haunted young woman.Nosferatureviewshave been generally very positive from critics and the film has been a box office success in theaters, grossing $156 million worldwide.
As the film remains in theaters, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment confirms thatNosferatuis now available to purchase or rent on VOD. The film is available on most major online retailers, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google Play, Microsoft Movies, Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Movies Anywhere.
Those looking to collect the 4K UHD, Blu-ray, or DVD versions of the movie have a little longer to wait, with that date set for February 18. Both the digital and physical media versions of the movie will come with a host of bonus features, including an extended cut, when purchased from participating retailers. Check out the full list of bonus content below:
What Nosferatu’s Home Release Means For The Movie
The Horror Movie’s Theatrical Performance Explained
Nosferatuwas made on an estimated budget of $50 million.The film, then, was likely looking at a break-even point of at least $100 million, a goal it has clearly far surpassed. The film excelled in part because Eggers has built up a fanbase with movies likeThe Witch(2015),The Lighthouse(2019), andThe Northman(2022), but also because the film itself has been well-received.
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Every frame of Robert Eggers' fourth feature film, Nosferatu, drips with gothic horror dread, but how does it compare to his other period films?
Eggers' latest currently has a strong critics' score of 84% onRotten Tomatoes, with praise aimed at the strong performances from theNosferatucastand the movie’s chilling atmosphere and scares. The audience score isn’t quite as high at 73%, but this is still relatively strong for a horror movie. Clearly, the film is resonating with viewers in theaters, andits success suggests it will be a strong performer on VOD and physical media. Unfortunately, though, revenue from home releases isn’t generally made public as box office data is.
Our Take On Nosferatu’s Home Releases
Will The Extended Cut Be An Improvement?
It’s unclear ifNosferatuwill go down as the best Eggers release thus far, but it certainly seems to be in the conversation. What will be especially interesting will be seeing how theNosferatuextended cut compares to the theatrical one. The extended cuts of some movies, such asThe Abyss(1989) andKingdom of Heaven(2005), are widely seen as the superior versions, and it’s entirely possible that Eggers' new film will be the same.
It remains unclear how much longer theNosferatuextended cut will be compared to the theatrical cut.
In any case,Nosferatuhas likely earned Eggers even more fans, and its success bodes well for his future film projects. It’s not clear what the director will be working on next, but his follow-up to the chilling 2024 horror is sure to come with a great deal of excitement.
Nosferatu
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Nosferatu is a remake of the 1922 silent film of the same name from director F. W. Murnau. Robert Eggers is crafting his own version of the story for the reboot as writer and director, with Bill Skarsgård stepping into the shoes of Count Orlok. Nosferatu tells the tale of a young woman who falls victim to a vampire utterly infatuated with her.
