Were the Wolves in Nosferatu Real? Yes, and They Nearly Attacked Nicholas Hoult

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As a gamer, I’d put it this way: Even though wild animals can be tamed to some extent, they’re fundamentally untamed creatures with innate tendencies for stalking, hunting, and killing. Actor Nicholas Hoult found that out firsthand during filming of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu, currently gracing theaters near you everywhere.

During a recent visit on Late Night with Seth Meyers (watch the full conversation here), Hoult shared an interesting story. He nearly found himself in danger, or at least feared he would, during the scene where his character, Thomas Hutter, was pursued by actual wolves while attempting to flee from Count Orlok’s castle residence.

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As I stood there, ready to explode with excitement, I found myself pacing in place, my heart pounding. The dogs, held back by leashes, were growling menacingly, their eyes glaring with what seemed like an unnatural intensity. “Wow,” I thought, “This is intense.” I took a step forward, only to stumble and almost fall out of the window as they were released. I managed to escape, but then came the command, “Cut! Cut! Cut!” Rob shouted, pointing at me with disapproval. “Sorry, that silly face didn’t work,” he added.

Hoult added: “My expression [seemed unusual] and I responded, ‘Well, that’s not ideal, but just to clarify, that was genuine fear.’ As I pondered, I realized I hadn’t inquired about the consequences if the dogs reached me. I thought, ‘Oh, it’s safe, we’re only acting here.’ But at that instant, my thoughts raced, ‘I wonder what they would do if I can’t escape through the window. What are their instructions then?’

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Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” is now playing in theaters everywhere. Grab your tickets here!

The movie has just earned over $100 million worldwide, marking it as the most successful film in director Eggers’ career to date, outperforming his earlier critically-acclaimed works such as “The Witch” and “The Northman.

As a devoted movie enthusiast, I can confidently say that the latest film I watched has been universally praised by critics. Currently, it boasts an impressive 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The general consensus, as stated by the site, is: “Masterfully directed by Robert Eggers, Nosferatu is a colossal horror masterpiece that manages to be both repellent and captivating at once.

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2025-01-07 22:01