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Robert Eggers

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The Profile

Robert Eggers is an American film director and screenwriter known for The Witch (2015), The Lighthouse (2019), The Northman (2022) and a 2024/2025 adaptation of Nosferatu. He is noted for period detail, folkloric themes and atmospheric horror.

Eggers is known for meticulous historical/archival research, strong production design, immersive soundscapes and recurring themes drawn from folklore and religion. Critics praise his visual language and atmosphere while often critiquing screenplay and narrative choices.

DeBaser reviews highlight Eggers' strengths in atmosphere, visual composition and historical/folkloric research. Praise centers on mood, production design and immersive sound. Recurring criticisms target narrative writing, perceived derivativeness and occasional directorial exhibitionism. Overall reception across these reviews is mixed.

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