I must confess that I had no idea that a remake of the 1920s film "Nosferatu" was in the works. Apparently, the idea surfaced more than nine years ago, and director Robert Eggers was eager to helm the project. However, nothing materialized in the intervening years until casting began in September 2022. Then, a few months later, the trailer and release date were set, and the excitement was palpable.

Directed by Eggers, of "The Witch" and "The Lighthouse" fame, "Nosferatu" is a re-imagining of the classic vampire tale. I don't watch many old movies, so I cannot comment on the original version. However, "Nosferatu" is considered one of the "scariest vampire stories" because of its atmospheric horror and grotesque, menacing portrayal of Count Orlok.

Furthermore, with an impressive score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, critics have called it "a curtain raiser for horror" and "one of the scariest films ever made." The reviews alone make me want to see the original film, and I have high hopes that the remake will be just as successful.

There are many reasons why "Nosferatu" is one of my most anticipated films of the year ("Alien: Romulus" is always at the top of the list). However, the trailer alone catapulted this film to the top of my must-watch list.

While the fascinating plot details of "Nosferatu" are being kept under wraps (and will probably remain so until the next trailer is released), we do know the official synopsis: "A gothic tale of a cursed young woman and the obsession of a terrifying vampire who becomes obsessed with her.

After catching a glimpse of the film's marketing on the Internet, curiosity got the better of me and I delved deeper into the 1920s film to learn more about "Nosferatu" and whether it was something I would enjoy, the 1922 version of "Nosferatu." a classic silent horror film loosely adapted from Bram Stoker's Dracula. The film follows Thomas Hutter, a young real estate agent sent to Transylvania by his employer to help Count Orlok purchase a house in Wisborg.

Upon arriving at Orlok's eerie castle, Hutter gradually realizes that his host is a vampire. Orlok leaves a trail of death and pestilence on his way to Wisborg. Meanwhile, Hatter escapes the castle and returns home to warn his wife, Ellen, of the impending danger, but she already has a mysterious spiritual connection to Orlok.

So, from the trailer above, it looks like the remake will follow the same path. Bill Skarsgård plays Count Orlok (fitting, considering he perfectly embodied Pennywise in the "IT" films), Lily-Rose Depp plays Ellen Hutter, and Nicholas Hoult plays her husband Thomas. There are other big names that make this film even more promising. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Thomas' friend Friedrich Harding, and Willem Defoe plays Swiss metaphysician and occult scientist Professor Alvin Eberhard von Franz.

After seeing the new trailer for Nosferatu, I must admit that I fell in love with the film, even though it has not yet been released. I am seriously impressed by the dark, gritty scenes of Transylvania and the candlelit shots of Orlok's eerie figure.

I could write an entire essay on why I love this trailer, but I have one concern. It's no secret that modern audiences are desensitized to horror, and some people may not find a film like "Nosferatu" scary (I'm afraid I may be one of them).

Today, there is so much more available: digital effects, dialogue, music, and enhanced cinematography. And sometimes this technology can be a drawback to a horror film, especially if it relies too heavily on CGI, because it doesn't feel authentic. However, I expect this remake to take a lot of inspiration from the original (practical effects and disturbing tone) while adding a fresh twist to the classic vampire tale.

When it opens in a few months, you can bet I'll be the first to book a ticket. Just watching the minute-long trailer has convinced me that it will be high on my must-watch list.

And given that I loved "The Witch" for its beautifully atmospheric setting and nerve-wracking abilities, I have full faith that Eggers will create a dark masterpiece.

"Nosferatu" will be released on December 25. For now, I'm going to check out the best horror movies on Netflix and pour most of my excitement into Nicolas Cage's new disturbing film.