Nosferatu has been in the pop culture lexicon for literally 100 years, but the vampire tale has currently sunk its teeth into the necks of our collective attention now more than ever thanks to Robert Eggers’ new version of the film. His gothic vision of the period horror film has earned rave reviews, and Focus Features is capitalizing on its popularity with one of the boldest (and oddest) pieces of merchandise and memorabilia ever made, going even beyond the sarcophagus popcorn vessels. They’ve teamed up with Titan Casket to sell — well, you guessed it — actual “one-of-a-kind caskets inspired by the haunting aesthetic and rich storytelling of this highly anticipated movie.” And you don’t need to be dead to purchase one; it seems like a comfortable, private bed.
If you thought the popcorn sarcophagus was weird, the next bit of ‘Nosferatu’ merchandising takes things to the extreme. Read More