Production designer navigates challenges in creating gothic sets for Nosferatu remake

The production of Robert Eggers' remake of the 1922 silent film "Nosferatu" faced significant challenges. Production designer Craig Lathrop created 60 unique sets in Prague, focusing on a seaside German town from 1838, which required extensive design work due to the lack of suitable locations. Lathrop encountered difficulties securing a real castle for Count Orlok's home, ultimately using Corvins' Castle in Romania for exteriors. The team also faced unexpected weather issues that nearly submerged their North Sea beach set, which Lathrop had to reinforce with sand dunes. The design of Orlok's coffin drew inspiration from a 15th-century Polish duke's coffin, incorporating Dacian symbols and architectural references. Lathrop collaborated closely with Eggers throughout the design process, ensuring the coffin reflected the film's gothic themes.