While we are only a few days away from the highly anticipated release of Nosferatuthe new revisited version of Dracula by cult director Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse), a surprising announcement has just ignited fans of horror and gothic films: Dracula’s coffin, one of the most imposing accessories in the film, is already on sale.
Dracula’s coffin will cost you an arm
Promoting the film Nosferatu is in full swing right now, with half a dozen interviews with actress Lily-Rose Depp this week alone in different media. However, advertising has just taken an unexpected turn with the announcement of the sale of replicas of the coffin of Nosferatu, the emblematic monster of the film.
Offered at a price of $20,000, these sarcophagus beds of the vampire Nosferatu (which is none other than a reinterpretation of Dracula) are true masterpieces of macabre craftsmanship. Weighing approximately 250 pounds (approximately 113 kg) and measuring more than 2.40 meters long, these objects are not only a nod to vampire imagery, but also replicas of an accessory that stands out as a character in its own right, alone embodying the note of Gothic intentions of Robert Eggers for his film.
Focus Features, the production house behind the film, describes this coffin as “handcrafted made from premium materials, with an intricately carved wooden base”. The distinctive interior includes a custom-made mattress and a foam lid designed to open easily… at sunset, of course.
This extraordinary bed, presented as “the ultimate gift for lovers of Nosferatu“is for those who want to transform their bedroom into a mausoleum of fear. But be careful…: made to order, these sarcophagi should not arrive before Christmas (at best)as specified on the official website of the store NBCUniversal.
A vampire Christmas
This coffin is a faithful replica of the one used in the film Nosferate, in which Robert Eggers reinvents the famous vampire myth with his characteristic dark and haunting visual style. The film features an impressive cast: Bill Skarsgård as Nosferatu, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, et Willem Dafoe.
Critically acclaimed, the film has been described as “equal parts exhilarating, repulsive and beautiful.” by The Hollywood Reporter. With its dense atmosphere and macabre poetry, Nosferatu announces itself as a perfect counter-program for the end of year celebrationssince it comes out precisely on December 25.
The ultimate collector’s item for Dracula fans
If you are a die-hard fan from the universe of vampires or a collector of unique objects linked to cinema, this coffin represents a rare opportunity. However, its prohibitive price – higher than that of a car – risks deterring more than one person. But for those who wish to immerse themselves in the world of Nosferatu et Robert Eggers, this sarcophagus bed could well become the centerpiece of their collection.
With this rather clever marketing stunt, Focus Features plays on the mixture of fascination and repulsion evoked by the myth of Dracula. And as viewers prepare to delve into the dark and disturbing world of Nosferatu, this coffin reminds us that even the most sinister objects can become coveted works of art.
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