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Robert Eggers

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Robert Eggers

Born
(age 43)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Credits
21 titles

Biography

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), Nosferatu (2024) and Werwulf (2026) 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.

Latest project Best work, ranked IMDb

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 4

YearTitleRole
2024 Nosferatu: An Inside Look Film Self
2023 Art of Darkness: Making the Lighthouse Film Self
2021 Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror Film Self
2020 The Lighthouse: A Dark & Stormy Tale Film Self

Crew credits 17

YearTitleJob
TBA Untitled Labyrinth Sequel Film Director, Writer
TBA A Christmas Carol Film Director, Producer, Screenplay
TBA Romeo and Juliet Film Director, Producer, Screenplay
2026 Werwulf Film Writer, Director, Producer
2024 Nosferatu Film Director, Producer, Writer
2022 The Northman Film Producer, Director, Writer
2019 The Lighthouse Film Writer, Producer, Director
2016 The Witch Film Director, Writer
2015 Curtain Film Production Design
2015 Brothers Film Director, Writer
2013 Spirit Cabinet Film Production Design
2011 The Five Stages of Grief Film Production Design, Costume Designer
2011 Month to Month Film Costume Design
2010 YellowBrickRoad Film Costume Design
2009 The Tell-Tale Heart Film Director, Costume Design, Screenplay, Production Design
2009 Heartbreak Haiku Film Costume Designer
2007 Hansel and Gretel Film Screenplay, Costume Design, Director, Production Design, Editor
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