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Nosferatu (real name Count Orlok) is a character who first appears in the episode "Graveyard Shift." He is also a recurring character in SpongeBob SquarePants and The Patrick Star Show. He also appears in the Nintendo DS version of the video game SpongeBob's Truth or Square. Nosferatu is a vampire from the titular 1922 film, and is an employee of the Krusty Krab who works as the night shift manager.
Description[]
He’s a vampire who wears black attire, has long nails, pointy ears, and sharp teeth. In "The Night Patty," he's shown wearing a black and white version of the Krusty Krab employee hat.
Role in series[]
SpongeBob SquarePants[]
"Graveyard Shift"[]
Nosferatu is responsible for the light flickering at the Krusty Krab, which confuses and scares SpongeBob and Squidward, as the lights flickering is one of the signs of the hash-slinging slasher/Richard's arrival.
"The Night Patty"[]
Nosferatu hides in the cooler during the night shift and is the boss there. He approves SpongeBob to be a fry cook for the night shift by drinking his blood using a straw.
"A Place for Pets"[]
Nosferatu briefly appears during the song "Pets Are People Too" when he is gifted a sea bat.
"Captain Pipsqueak"[]
Nosferatu tries out for E.V.I.L., and is seen reading a script book in his coffin. He later goes onstage to present himself and gets zapped by Man Ray, who thinks that being a mime is his evil power.
"Squidferatu"[]
Squidward receives a huge sack of mail for Nosferatu by mistake. Nosferatu then invites Squidward and SpongeBob to stay overnight because of what Slappy says.
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"Slappy Daze"[]
Nosferatu has a stuffy nose and every time he sneezes he turns into a bat. In the end, Nosferatu gets a flea collar from Slappy and then pats Slappy on his head. Slappy tells Nosferatu that he is his best friend, and then carries him to the bike who turns into a bat when he flies to the castle.
The Patrick Star Show[]
"Patrick's Got a Zoo Loose"[]
He appears as a guest on The Patrick Show! Patrick looks at his strong sunscreen, and then thanks him for stopping by. He advertises his one-man play and jumps in a coffin, while Slappy drives away.
"The Starry Awards"[]
Nosferatu appears as a candidate for the "Best Bite" category, but loses to Slappy Laszlo. Later, when Patrick does a memorial service, Nosferatu is listed among those who have passed away.
Role in video games[]
SpongeBob's Truth or Square[]
He appears in the "Buns-a-Blazin'" mini-game in the Nintendo DS version.
Role in shorts[]
"SpongeBob 360°"[]
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Trivia[]
- In fact, in the film Nosferatu, the character's name is actually Count Orlok, not Nosferatu like he is called in the franchise.
- The word nosferatu supposedly is an obscure and archaic Romanian term for "vampire." Its origin and etymology is unknown with several proposals: one possible etymology is old Romanian nesuferitu ("the offensive one" or "the insufferable one"); another is Greek nosophoros meaning "plague carrier."
- "The Night Patty" marks the first time Nosferatu's full body is shown in SpongeBob SquarePants.
- His appearance in this episode also marks his first in-series episode appearance in 17 years.
- He replaced Floorboard Harry in the final draft of "Graveyard Shift."
- He is one of the few live-action characters to have an animated form after the death of Max Schreck, his original actor.
- Nosferatu is a land-based character, like Sandy Cheeks and Kenny the Cat. Unlike them, he doesn't need an air helmet. Being a vampire, Nosferatu is an undead creature and therefore doesn't need to breathe.
- In "Captain Pipsqueak," he was animated in Adobe Animate Flash.