The Film and Furniture Podcast

In this episode of The Film and Furniture Podcast, host Paula Benson sits down with the Oscar nominated production designer Craig Lathrop to explore the haunting world of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu. They dive deep into the intricacies of world-building in gothic horror, where every detail—from furniture to lighting—plays a role in creating an atmosphere of dread and tension.

Craig shares his process behind designing the set for Nosferatu, including his collaboration with set decorator Beatrice Brentnerová and director Robert Eggers. We discuss how they brought historical accuracy to life, the influence of gothic and romanticism art, and the careful attention to detail that made the world of Nosferatu so immersive and chilling. Craig also takes us behind the scenes of iconic sets like the Harding house, Orlok's castle, and the creation of the coffin and crypt.

Episode Highlights

✔️ Craig Lathrop’s history of working with director Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman).

✔️ The creative process behind building the gothic world of Nosferatu, including designing entire towns and castles.

✔️ The influence of artists like Caspar David Friedrich on the film’s visual language.

✔️ Crafting the details of the Harding and Hutter homes, including the furniture and design elements.

✔️ The eerie design of Orlok’s castle and the thought process behind the sparse, decaying interiors.

✔️ The significance of the coffin, inspired by Polish sarcophagi, and its role in Orlok’s history.

✔️ How Nosferatu blends historical accuracy with horror, occult influences, and emotional storytelling.

🎭 Guest Info

Craig Lathrop – Production Designer for Nosferatu

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Paula Benson – Host of The Film and Furniture Podcast

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Film and Furniture Founder/Editor: Paula Benson

Podcast Producer: Suzanne Courage

Video/Podcast Editor: Laura Spini

Graphics: Paul West @Form Design and Branding

With thanks to Focus Features/Universal Pictures

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Welcome to the Film and Furniture video podcast! If you’re a film fan with a passion for design, grab your headphones and/or screen, because, you’ve just found the perfect place to geek out over the magic of film design.

Every episode, will take you deep into the world where cinema and design collide, with an incredible lineup of video interviews and insights that you won't want to miss!

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In our world, the interiors, furniture and set decoration is the star: Far from just the background noise, we believe they tell the story. We dig deep into why these pieces and concepts were chosen for the set, what they say about the characters—and give potency to the film.

Thanks to our direct line to the clever people who create these film sets and choose the items that make them, we will be bringing you behind-the-scenes industry scoops and exclusive interviews with the world’s most revered production designers and set decorators, as well as famous creatives from the wider world of design.

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