Count Orlok's chilling feeding method revealed in Nosferatu
- Robert Eggers revealed his unique interpretation of Count Orlok's feeding habits at a Los Angeles screening.
- The director confirmed Orlok feeds through the stomach rather than the jugular vein.
- These revelations suggest a departure from traditional vampire lore, leading to much anticipation for the film's release.
During a recent Q&A following a screening of Robert Eggers' Nosferatu in Los Angeles, the director discussed his unique take on the character of Count Orlok. Unlike traditional vampire lore that depicts feeding through the jugular, Eggers claimed that his version of Orlok goes through the stomach and navel instead. This unusual feeding method raises questions about the practicality of such an approach. Eggers also described his vampire's appearance, indicating that he would have a red face with blood pooling under the skin, resembling an 'obscenely reanimated corpse,' according to renowned filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. The film is set to be released this Christmas, and the details shared hint at a radical reinterpretation of the vampire mythos.