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) 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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Filmography

View Nosferatu: An Inside Look
Nosferatu: An Inside Look

Nosferatu: An Inside Look

2024Film
5.5
View The Lighthouse: A Dark & Stormy Tale
The Lighthouse: A Dark & Stormy Tale

The Lighthouse: A Dark & Stormy Tale

2020Film
6.9
View Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror
Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror

Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror

2021Film
7.6
View Art of Darkness: Making the Lighthouse
Art of Darkness: Making the Lighthouse

Art of Darkness: Making the Lighthouse

2023Film0