Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf’ Is the Darkest Thing He’s Ever Written

Earlier this year, it was announced that Robert Eggers (Nosferatu, The Northman) will reteam with Focus Features for Werwulf. On stage at a recent event, Eggers offered a little insight into the film. Eggers teases, “It’s a medieval werewolf movie. And it’s also the darkest thing I’ve ever written. By far.” The filmmaker co-wrote the screenplay for Werwulf alongside Sjón, the Icelandic…

Caroline C Ryan

February 7, 2025

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Earlier this year, it was announced that Robert Eggers (Nosferatu, The Northman) will reteam with Focus Features for Werwulf.

On stage at a recent event, Eggers offered a little insight into the film.

Eggers teases, “It’s a medieval werewolf movie. And it’s also the darkest thing I’ve ever written. By far.”

The filmmaker co-wrote the screenplay for Werwulf alongside Sjón, the Icelandic poet and novelist who previously co-wrote the Viking movie The Northman with Eggers.

Werwulf is set to release Christmas Day 2026.