1983-07-07 New York City, New York, USA
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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Nosferatu: An Inside Look | Self | 2024-12-30 |
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Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror | Self | 2021-09-09 |
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The Lighthouse: A Dark & Stormy Tale | Self | 2020-01-14 |