Question 1

Where were the exteriors of Orlok's castle filmed?

Accepted Answer

The exteriors were filmed at Hunedoara Castle, also known as Corvin Castle, a large medieval castle in Transylvania, Romania.

Question 2

How did director Robert Eggers create the snow effects without CGI?

Accepted Answer

Eggers used a 1940s technique involving frozen potato flakes crushed into snow-like particles, refusing CGI as suggested by others.

Question 3

What did Bill Skarsgård do to prepare his voice for Count Orlok?

Accepted Answer

Skarsgård trained with an Icelandic opera coach to lower his voice an octave and spent weeks recording himself, using exercises similar to Mongolian throat-singing.

Question 4

How was Bill Skarsgård made to appear taller as Count Orlok?

Accepted Answer

Skarsgård, who is 6'4, wore heels to portray the 7-foot-tall Count Orlok, making the character more imposing.

Question 5

Which awards or festivals recognized this film?

Accepted Answer

It was recognized at the BAFTA Awards, London Critics Circle Film Awards, Academy Awards, San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle, São Paulo International Film Festival, Indiewire Critics' Poll, and National Board of Review.

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