Nothing screams Christmas quite like gothic horror. In his first project since 2022’s The Northman, Robert Eggers returns with cinematographer Jarin Blaschke for a remake of 1922’s Nosferatu. The Lighthouse alum Willem Dafoe also returns for what Siddhant Adlhkada’s review describes as “one of the finest, most viscerally exciting works of horror this year.”
Whether you’re planning a Babyratu double feature or want to stream the original silent film, here’s everything we know about how to watch Nosferatu.
How to Watch Nosferatu: Showtimes and Streaming Status
Nosferatu just released in theaters. You can find showtimes near you at the main theater links below:
FandangoAMC TheatersCinemark TheatersRegal Theaters
Nosferatu (2024) Streaming Release Date
Nosferatu will eventually stream on Peacock (instead of Netflix or Max) because the film’s distributor, Focus Features, is a subsidiary of NBC Universal. Previous Focus Features releases from 2024, The Bikeriders and Conclave, were in theaters for about seven weeks before streaming. Assuming the vampire follows a similar timeline, Nosferatu should arrive on Peacock by mid-February 2025.
What Is Nosferatu About?
The new Nosferatu movie is a remake of the German 1922 silent film directed by F. W. Murnau, which itself was an adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula trying to avoid copyright issues. Here’s the official synopsis for the new Eggers adaptation:
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.
Where to Stream the Original Nosferatu Movies
Besides the original 1922 silent film, there’s also a (notoriously long) 1979 adaptation of Nosferatu directed by Warner Herzog. Both are available online for free, and you can check out your streaming options below:
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922):
Black and White:
Philo (free)
In Color:
Prime Video (free)Tubi (free)
Nosferatu the Vampyr (1979):
Prime Video (free)Tubi (free)
Nosferatu Cast
Nosferatu was written and directed by Robert Eggers, with cinematography from Jarin Blaschke and a score by Robin Carolan. The movie stars the following cast:
Bill Skarsgård as Count OrlokNicholas Hoult as Thomas HutterLily-Rose Depp as Ellen HutterAaron Taylor-Johnson as Friedrich HardingEmma Corrin as Anna HardingWillem Dafoe as Prof. Albin Eberhart Von FranzRalph Ineson as Dr. Wilhelm SieversSimon McBurney as Herr Knock
Nosferatu Rating and Runtime
Nosferatu is rated R for bloody violent content, graphic nudity and some sexual content. The movie runs for a total of two hours and 12 minutes.
