Robert Eggers

Robert Eggers

Born 7 July 1983 in 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), 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.

Director

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2016
The Witch Director
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2019
The Lighthouse Director
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2022
The Northman Director
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2024
Nosferatu Director

Writer

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2016
The Witch Writer
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2019
The Lighthouse Writer
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2022
The Northman Writer
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2024
Nosferatu Writer

Producer

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2019
The Lighthouse Producer
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2022
The Northman Producer
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2024
Nosferatu Producer
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Romeo and Juliet Producer

Costume & Make-Up

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2010
YellowBrickRoad Costume Design
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2009
The Tell-Tale Heart Costume Design
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2007
Hansel and Gretel Costume Design
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2011
The Five Stages of Grief Costume Designer

Art

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2015
Curtain Production Design
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2009
The Tell-Tale Heart Production Design
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2007
Hansel and Gretel Production Design
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2011
The Five Stages of Grief Production Design

Actor

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

Editor

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2007
Hansel and Gretel Editor