Robert Eggers highlights connection between Nosferatu and Batman Returns

Robert Eggers recently highlighted a surprising connection between his 2024 film Nosferatu and Tim Burton's Batman Returns. While discussing his influences, he noted similarities in the Gothic atmosphere and snowy settings of both films. Eggers pointed out that Wayne Manor and Grűnewald Manor share a similar decayed grandeur. He emphasized that this connection was unintentional, reflecting his style of drawing from history and classic cinema. Both films explore themes of loneliness and power, with characters that are both monstrous and pitiable. This recognition opens up discussions about other unexpected connections in cinema.