As someone who has spent years working with and advocating for animals in various capacities, I can wholeheartedly support PETA’s stance on this issue. The misrepresentation of rats as disease-spreading vermin is not only inaccurate but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes that can lead to their mistreatment.
PETA plans to protest this Sunday’s Academy screening of director Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu.”
The animal welfare group intends to bring a large rodent to the Samuel Goldwyn Theater to clarify misconceptions regarding the 5,000 real rats used by Eggers in a movie scene, depicting a swarm of rats overrunning London and spreading the bubonic plague.
In a statement, PETA’s director of animals in film and television Lauren Thomasson said, “A human is no more likely to be harmed or killed by a rat in real life than by a vampire, and false portrayals of these animals as harbingers of death deny viewers the chance to see them as the intelligent, social, and affectionate individuals they are. The only ‘pests’ moviegoers need to be concerned with are directors who subject animals to the chaos and confusion of a film set, and PETA encourages everyone to see through these shameful stereotypes and give rats the respect they deserve.”
The PETA rat will carry a sign that reads, “Rats Have Rights! We Didn’t Cause the Plague!”
After the initial public showing of the movie, Eggers talked about the scene with Guillermo del Toro, explaining that “If there’s live rats in the foreground, they are real, but then they transition into computer-generated rats in the background. And these particular rats were well-trained.” He also mentioned, “I didn’t realize that rats can’t control their bladder, so the smell was overwhelming.
Craig Lathrop, the production designer, explained to EbMaster about the scene, “All the rats were accounted for. We managed to find them all. They were present, as planned. To keep the live rats confined, we constructed plexiglass enclosures,” he stated, noting that the team prioritized the welfare of the rodents. “In this street scene, the horses are separated from the rats by a plexiglass barrier. This was done to prevent the rats from scurrying beneath the horses’ hooves and getting trampled, ensuring everyone’s safety.
PETA highlights some fascinating facts about rats: they develop strong bonds with their kin and companions, delight in playing and sparring, and may even chuckle when tickled! Interestingly, compared to dogs and cats, they are less likely to spread parasites or viruses.
In this retelling, I found myself immersed in director Eggers’ rendition of the 1922 German silent horror masterpiece, “Nosferatu.” This gothic narrative revolves around a young woman portrayed by Lily-Rose Depp, who seems haunted, and the chilling Count Orlok, played brilliantly by Bill Skarsgard, who harbors an eerie fascination with her.
EbMaster has reached out to Focus Features for comment.
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