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If you were looking for the article about the episode, then see "Squidferatu."
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Nosferatu!
 
Character

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'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 invited Squidward and SpongeBob to stay overnight because of what Slappy said.

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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 then carries him to the bike and turns into a bat when he is going to fly 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, then thanks him for stopping by. He advertises his one-man play and jumps in a coffin, which 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[]

  • Contrary to popular belief, the word "nosferatu" does not mean "vampire," "undead," or anything similar. The term originally came from the old Slavonic word "nosufur-atu," which itself was derived from the Greek "nosophoros." "Nosophoros," in the original Greek language, means 'plague carrier'.
    • In fact, in the film Nosferatu, the character's name is actually Count Orlok, not Nosferatu like he is called in the franchise.
  • "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’s 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.

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