Nosferatu Set to Grab Audiences on 4K UHD and Blu-ray on 2/18/2025

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From the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Press Release:
As audiences continue to succumb to the darkness in theaters across the nation, Focus Features’ NOSFERATU debuts exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent today from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and hailed by critics as “a feast of horror-movie splendor” (USA Today) and “a stunning directorial achievement” (Screenrant), the hauntingly suspenseful horror will be available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on February 18, 2025. Own NOSFERATU with an 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 only when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Google/YouTube, Microsoft Movies & TV, and Movies Anywhere.

Robert Eggers’ (The Lighthouse, The Witch) NOSFERATU is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Starring Bill Skarsgård (It franchise, Barbarian), Lily-Rose Depp (“The Idol”, The King), Nicholas Hoult (Renfield, The Menu), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Nocturnal Animals, Bullet Train), Emma Corrin (Deadpool & Wolverine, “The Crown”), and Willem Dafoe (The Northman, The Lighthouse).

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU BUY AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS:

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

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4KUHD:

Layers: BD 100
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 1.66:1 Side Matted
Rating: R for bloody violent content, graphic nudity and some sexual content
Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)
Languages Run Time: 02:12:17 (Theatrical), 02:15:45 (Extended Cut)

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:

Layers: BD 50
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 1.66:1 Side Matted
Rating: R for bloody violent content, graphic nudity and some sexual content
Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)
Run Time: 02:12:17 (Theatrical), 02:15:45 (Extended Cut)
I'm looking forward to this one.  The word of mouth is that it's either the greatest horror movie in the past few years, or just OK - quite a range of general opinions.  Eggers' works are always interesting, even if they've left me cold at times.

Kudos to Universal for including the Atmos mix on both the 4K and standard Blu-ray discs!

[Barry]

I reviewed this for us a little while ago

https://discuss.avscience.com/index.php?topic=4401.msg29510#msg29510

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I reviewed this for us a little while ago

https://discuss.avscience.com/index.php?topic=4401.msg29510#msg29510

Yes, I had considered you to be closer to the OK side of things than the best horror movie this century crowd.

Although I haven't seen the movie yet, what you wrote about the story and especially Eggers' use of color and visuals fit with his other movies as well.  

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To whet appetites for this movie, Universal has posted a generous number of the bonus features mentioned in the press release.  There are minor spoilers included, but they do offer a glimpse of the look, feel, and sound of the film. 

The making of segments really show the amazing amount of work that went into the production.  Now I'm even more hopped up to see it.

Bonus Featurette - Deleted Scene “Dream of Me”



Bonus Featurette - A Modern Masterpiece



Bonus Featurette - A Modern Masterpiece



Bonus Featurette - Becoming Count Orlok



Bonus Featurette - Recreating 1838



Bonus Featurette - The End Is Just the Beginning

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And in a premature post for this board, this was just announced today:

Robert Eggers Reteaming With Focus Features For 'Werwulf', Sets Christmas 2026 Release

Could he be planning on hitting all of the classic movie monsters?

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And, in a follow up to the prior post, Eggers has also been announced as the director and co-writer of a sequel to the classic 80s movie, Labyrinth.

Robert Eggers Set For 'Labyrinth' Sequel At Sony

I have to admit this one has me a bit puzzled.  While Eggers has a vivid imagination, none of his films suggest he's either interested in, or capable of, making something aimed at a general audience.  Producers Chris and Eleanor Columbus and Lisa and Brian Henson give me some hope that the film will follow the tone and sensibilities of the original.

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Adding to the news about this movie, it was nominated for four production-related Oscars:  Cinematography, Costume Design, Production Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling.