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“Nosferatu” Director Watches “Home Alone”
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“Nosferatu” Director Watches “Home Alone”

Robert Eggers has only ever directed R-rated feature films, but one of his personal favorites is a family-friendly classic. And, like many fans, it's a movie he watches at least once a year, probably around the Christmas holiday season.Per Konbini, Eggers shared his thoughts on the iconic 1990 movie Home Alone. The film was directed by Chris Columbus, who also served as a producer on Eggers' new Nosferatu movie. While Eggers noted that Columbus has been his "mentor" since his first feature film, his appreciation for the filmmaker's work goes much back to Home Alone. Eggers called the Macaulay Culkin-led classic a "masterpiece," stressing how big a fan he is of the film."I also watch this once a year," Eggers said of Home Alone. "Chris Columbus has been a mentor to me since The Witch. S...
Dracula is "Nosferatu"
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Dracula is "Nosferatu"

The Origins of Dracula and NosferatuThe creation of Dracula by Bram StokerBram Stoker's "Dracula," published in 1897, revolutionized the vampire genre with its rich narrative and complex characters. Inspired by folklore and his travels in Eastern Europe, Stoker crafted Count Dracula as a haunting figure who embodies both aristocratic charm and terrifying predation. The novel is structured as a series of journal entries, letters, and newspaper articles, giving readers a sense of realism and urgency. Some notable elements include:The use of modern technology as a means of tracking Dracula.Themes of sexuality and fear of the unknown.Once I read this novel, I was captivated by its unsettling blend of romance and horror, ultimately defining what we expect of vampire tales.The stor...