Bill Skarsgård's Count Orlok reimagines classic vampire look in new Nosferatu film

The new film "Nosferatu," directed by Robert Eggers, features Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok, differing significantly from Max Schreck's iconic portrayal. Skarsgård's character has a mustache and a design inspired by folklore, emphasizing decay and a more human-like appearance. Eggers aimed to make vampires scary again by returning to their roots in folklore, avoiding the modern, suave vampire image. The character's look includes extensive prosthetics, with Skarsgård undergoing a rigorous transformation to achieve a skeletal and decayed appearance. The film's marketing has kept images of Skarsgård's Orlok under wraps until mid-January, creating anticipation. Eggers and prosthetic designer David White focused on details like Orlok's long fingers and decayed features to enhance the horror element in the film.