Bill Skarsgård’s string of disappointing movies on Rotten Tomatoes is being rectified by his upcoming acclaimed horror movie -Nosferatu. The upcomingstory ofNosferatuis a remake of the horror classic from 1922 and directed by Robert Eggers.Robert Eggers' highly-ranked moviesof the 2010s and 2020s have seen him become one of the more acclaimed horror directors working in Hollywood today, causing many to highly anticipateNosferatu.
One of the big reasons for this anticipation is the actor portraying the titular character, Bill Skarsgård.Skarsgård’s many horror movies and showshave made him somewhat of a modern veteran in the genre, with the actor capable of committing himself entirely to dark roles in a way man cannot. However, recent movies have underperformed critically for Skarsgård despite his performances never dipping, meaningNosferatu’s strong reviewshave finally broken the cold streak.
Nosferatu Gives Bill Skarsgård His First Fresh Movie On Rotten Tomatoes Of 2024
Two Other Movies Did Not Reach Skarsgård’s Usually Lofty Standards
As alluded to, Skarsgård tends to have a good eye for a compelling story, often appearing in critically acclaimed movies. Including his breakout performance inAtomic Blonde,Skarsgård had a stretch of 11 movies where only one received a negative critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the other 10 being positively reviewed. However, 2024 changed this by providing two divisive movies for Skarsgård’s collection.
Skarsgård was praised for his performances in both 2024 movies, but the material around him was deemed inferior.
These movies areBoy Kills WorldandThe Crow. The former edged close to becoming a “Fresh”-rated movie on Rotten Tomatoes, but was remarked as “Rotten” thanks to its 59% critical approval rating. Then there was the remake ofThe Crow, which received even poorer reviews with only a 22% critical approval rating. Thankfully,Nosferatubreaks this streak in a resounding fashion, providing Bill Skarsgård with his first fresh movie of 2024that his performances have deserved.
Nosferatu’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Better Than Bill Skarsgård’s Other 2024 Movies Combined
Nosferatu Broke Skarsgård’s Streak & Then Some
As it turns out,Nosferatudid not only break Skarsgård’s streak, but it did so by being one of the best-reviewed movies of the year. This was expected given Eggers' positive track record and eye for horror, with Skarsgård’s performance as the titular monster also cause for promise. This promise has certainly been rewarded byNosferatu, with the film currently holding a 94% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Nosferatu Remake Debuts To Glowing Rotten Tomatoes Score That Nearly Matches The Iconic Original
Robert Eggers' Nosferatu earns a stunning Rotten Tomatoes score that nearly matches the original, cementing its place in horror’s enduring legacy.
To put into perspective just how emphaticallyNosferatubroke Skarsgård’s cold streak, this score alone is better than the actor’s other 2024 movies combined. When combining the approval ratings forBoy Kills WorldandThe Crow, the score sits at 81%.Nosferaturises above even that with a particularly high critical rating of 94%, proving all the excitement surrounding the 2024 remake to be warranted and returning Skarsgård to the quality of movie many know him to be synonymous with.
Nosferatu
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Nosferatu is a remake of the 1922 silent film of the same name from director F. W. Murnau. Robert Eggers is crafting his own version of the story for the reboot as writer and director, with Bill Skarsgård stepping into the shoes of Count Orlok. Nosferatu tells the tale of a young woman who falls victim to a vampire utterly infatuated with her.
