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But co-star Nicholas Hoult says the IT star was much more frightening on set.

“Bill’s very intimidating.

Nicholas Hoult in Nosferatu

He’s a physical presence.

He’s a tall, big guy,” said Hoult to GamesRadar+ at the UK premiere of Nosferatu.

It’s a wonderful performance.

Bill Skarsgard as Count Orlok in Nosferatu stood in a window

I’m excited for people to see it."

In the 2017 movie IT, the star plays Stephen Kings child-eating clown Pennywise.

In ourNosferatu review, we outline how “genuinely scary” the vamp is.

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“Reports of Skarsgard being unrecognizable in the role are entirely founded.

He is monstrous in so many senses of the word.”

Nosferatu hits US theaters on December 25 and UK cinemas on January 1, 2025.

Bill Skarsgard as Count Orlok

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