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Sjón in Werwulf (2026)
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Werwulf is an upcoming period horror film directed by Robert Eggers, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sjón. It will star Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, and Ralph Ineson, and is scheduled … Wikipedia
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Directed by Robert Eggers
Written by Robert Eggers
Sjón
Produced by Tim Bevan
Eric Fellner
Robert Eggers
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Werwulf - Wikipedia
1 week ago - Werwulf is an upcoming period horror film directed by Robert Eggers, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sjón. It will star Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, and Ralph Ineson, and is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on December 25, 2026.
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Robert Eggers to Direct 13th Century Werewolf Thriller Werwulf
Robert Egger’s Agent: “I’ve got a new project for you to consider, it sounds really promising.” Robert Eggers: “when is it set?” Agent: “uh…the present—“ Robert Eggers: “YOU’RE FIRED. PACK YOUR SHIT AND GET OUT.” More on reddit.com
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Robert Eggers Promises 'Werwulf' Is His Darkest Nightmare Yet
He means in terms of how much the screen will be lit, not tone. The movie will be entirely pitch black and just have sounds of Willem Defoe ranting and other people screaming. And it will be great. More on reddit.com
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Robert Eggers Reteams with Focus Features for 13th Century Werewolf Thriller 'Werwulf' : roberteggers
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Robert Eggers’ next film WERWULF is a 13th century werewolf horror film. What do you think Robert Eggers should take inspiration from?
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Werwulf (2026) | Horror
in 1 year - With Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe, Ralph Ineson, Lily-Rose Depp. In medieval Britain, a mysterious creature stalks the foggy countryside, transforming local folklore into terrifying reality as villagers face an ancient supernatural threat.
Release date   Dec 25, 2026
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Cineworld
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Everything we know about the Robert Eggers horror movie Werwulf
23 January 2025 - Horror master Robert Eggers isn't resting on his laurels like a vampire in a coffin of Earth. Fresh from Nosferatu, the talented filmmaker has now announced plans for his new movie, Werwulf, and we've got all the details right here.
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Hollywood Reporter
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Robert Eggers to Direct 13th Century Werewolf Thriller Werwulf
22 January 2025 - After tackling vampires with Nosferatu, filmmaker Robert Eggers is taking on another horror creature genre in his own inimitable style. Eggers has co-written Werwulf, a werewolf horror project that he will direct as his next feature.
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Hollywood actors set to star in movie filmed on Dartmoor - BBC News
4 October 2025 - Werwulf, set in 13th Century England, will be directed by Robert Eggers - known for his movies Nosferatu and The Lighthouse.
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World of Reel
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Robert Eggers' ‘Werwulf' Starts Shooting in the UK — World of Reel
22 October 2025 - Based on the title, the film will obviously be about a person changed, or who can change, into a wolf. THR says that, initially, Eggers was planning to shoot the feature in black and white but decided to scrap that idea.
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Dazed
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Werewulf: Everything we know about Robert Eggers’ new film | Dazed
16 July 2025 - Famously, the filmmaker Robert Eggers takes historical accuracy very seriously (see: Robert Pattinson speaking like a Maine lobster fisherman in The Lighthouse, or the archaeological basis for Björk’s magical seer in The Northman). And how can we be sure that his new film, about a werewolf in 13th-century England, is going to follow the same pattern?
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'Werwulf' - Filming Is Underway on Medieval Werewolf Movie from Director Robert Eggers - Bloody Disgusting
22 October 2025 - The next movie from director Robert Eggers (The Witch, Nosferatu) is 13th century werewolf movie Werwulf for Focus Features, and ScreenDaily reports that filming has begun. ScreenDaily reports, “Filming is underway on Robert Eggers’s Werwulf ...
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‎Werwulf (2026) directed by Robert Eggers • Film + cast • Letterboxd
Directed by Robert Eggers · Set in 13th century England, the story focuses on local villagers who are stalked by a mysterious creature. As the attacks continue, ancient folklore and superstition bleed into a terrifying reality.
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WERWULF Casts The Werewolf & His Wife! Nosferatu Director Robert Eggers Follow Up Comes Together - YouTube
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Variety
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp to Lead Robert Eggers' 'Werwulf'
16 July 2025 - Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who starred in director Robert Eggers‘ stylish vampire hit, is set to re-team with the filmmaker for his next film, “Werwulf.” Lily-Rose Depp, who led the 2024 gothic horror film, is also in talks to join the project.
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Robert Eggers - Wikipedia
2 weeks ago - In January 2025, it was reported Eggers would direct Werwulf, a werewolf horror film set in 13th-century England. The film's North American release is currently set for Christmas Day 2026.
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Den of Geek
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Nosferatu Cinematographer Promises Robert Eggers’ Werwulf Is Unlike Anything Done Before | Den of Geek
3 February 2025 - But perhaps he’ll have another shot soon enough since Eggers has already dated his next film with Focus Features: Werwulf, a reportedly 13th-century set lycanthrope movie due on Christmas Day 2026.
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Cinemablend
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Based On What We Know About Robert Eggers' Werwulf, I Have Thoughts (And 2 Questions) | Cinemablend
26 January 2025 - The Werwulf release date is set for December 25, 2026 · The movie is a werewolf horror project set in 13th-century England · Robert Eggers co-wrote Werwulf with The Northman scribe Sjón
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Robert Eggers’ next film is a werewolf horror set in medieval England
23 January 2025 - 'Nosferatu' director Robert Eggers's next movie has been officially confirmed, and it's a new werewolf horror called 'Werwulf'.