‘Nosferatu’ fans are crashing out over teens ‘laughing at poignant scenes’

Fans of Robert Eggers' vampire film Nosferatu are unhappy with people laughing in the theater during scenes not meant to be funny, and they are voicing their discontent. The growing online discourse about theater etiquette is revealing a strong divide in reactions among viewers. Some found Nosferatu to be hilariously camp, while others could not understand what was so amusing.

Some of those who were not tickled by the 2024 gothic horror film felt that their theater experience was ruined by the chuckles around them.