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.

Robert Eggers

Robert Eggers

Directing Born July 7, 1983 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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Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror poster

Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror

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The Lighthouse: A Dark & Stormy Tale poster

The Lighthouse: A Dark & Stormy Tale

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Nosferatu: An Inside Look poster

Nosferatu: An Inside Look

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Art of Darkness: Making the Lighthouse poster

Art of Darkness: Making the Lighthouse

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