Nosferatu (2024/2025)

Nosferatu (2024/2025) is the year's most visually arresting studio film, proving classic horror can be revitalized through ambitious auteur vision. Robert Eggers' gothic remake earned $90 million domestically against a $50 million budget, with Bill Skarsgård's Count Orlok driving a 92% Rotten Tomatoes critics' score. It outperforms #7 Wicked in critical acclaim for craft, delivering a richer atmospheric experience than the typical blockbuster spectacle.