Robert Eggers

Born: 1983-07-07

Robert Houston Eggers (born July 7, 1983) is an American filmmaker. After working for years as a production designer, he became known for writing and directing the period horror films The Witch (2015), The Lighthouse (2019) and Nosferatu (2024), as well as co-writing and directing the Viking action film The Northman (2022). Noted for his attention to historical period detail, his films often incorporate elements of folklore and mythology.


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Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror

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Released: 2021-09-09

An exploration of the cinematic history of the folk horror, from its beginnings in the UK in the...

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Nosferatu: An Inside Look

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Released: 2024-12-30

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look “Nosferatu,” Robert Eggers’ gothic tale of obsession. Now...

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The Lighthouse: A Dark & Stormy Tale

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Released: 2020-01-14

A look behind the scenes of "The Lighthouse" (2019).

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A24 : The American New Wave

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Released: 2025-01-27

The history of the A24 Independent Studio from the beginnings to glory

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