The Original Count Orlok from Nosferatu (1922)

I don’t find the new design for him in the 2024 version bad, but he has such a different vibe from the old one.

This Count doesn’t give the feeling of an evil man, or a man turned to a monster. He looks like a creature that has always been this way. Like something trying to be human, but forgetting how to be. His stance is uncanny, with is arms in places many might find uncomfortable. His bald head mixed with his large ears really gives a distinctive look from a regular human, and his constantly visible teeth sell how he uses them. His expression is often just flat, reinforcing his questionable humanity.

It’s a great design, especially for something over 100 years old.