Dragons are cool, but werewolves are cooler:
Robert Eggers' "Werwulf" goes 18 claws down on mythical creatures this Christmas
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Robert Eggers Unveils Dark Medieval Werewolf FilmWerwulf, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, premieres Christmas 2026, exploring a cursed couple facing a mysterious beast in 13th-century England.
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- Werwulf is a gothic horror movie set in medieval England, scheduled for release on Christmas Day 2026.
- The story follows a farmer and his wife, portrayed by Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp, confronting a mysterious creature.
- Robert Eggers calls this his darkest film to date, emphasizing both its narrative depth and atmospheric intensity.
- This movie offers a fresh horror experience distinct from Eggers’ previous works such as The Witch and The Lighthouse.
It’s a medieval werewolf movie. And it’s also the darkest thing I’ve ever written. By far.— Robert Eggers, during a panel discussing the film Werwulf
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