I had to make the vampire as scary as possible': Nosferatu's Robert Eggers on how folklore fuelled his film
Briefly

Stoker's brilliance was in synthesising many sources, looking at what worked in the past and what was popular, while adding obscure touches that captivated audiences.
The vampire has evolved from a figure of introspection and pathos in literature to a relatable outsider in films like Nosferatu and Twilight.
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