Lily-Rose Depp, who plays Orlok's object of obsession, Ellen Hutter, calls Skarsgård "the only man for the job." Nicholas Hoult, who plays Ellen's husband, Thomas, says, "It's something that is so intimidating and fully realized and horrific that it is incredible to see but also terrifying to be around."

Currently holding an 84 percent critic rating and 73 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Nosferatu has certainly won the approval of most viewers. It's earned $156 million at the global box office, despite any major franchise backing or widespread marketing, making it the second-highest grossing film for its studio, Focus Features.