Robert Eggers Is Not Interested In Making A Contemporary Film: “Makes Me Ill"

Robert Eggers is a filmmaker who stays on brand. He’s all about folktales, myths, which include witches, vampires and very soon, Werewolves. All his films either span the Viking Era, the 1630s or 1890’s New England.

In a recent interview with Rotten Tomatoes, Eggers was asked if he’d be willing to expand his horizons a little bit and make a contemporary film. His response, absolutely expected. The thought of such a project makes Eggers feel “ill.”

“The idea of having to photograph a car makes me ill,” he began. “And the idea of photographing a cellphone is just death. And to make a contemporary story you have to photograph a cellphone — it’s just how life is — so no.”

When asked to specify the “ceiling” of which time periods he might go to: “I don’t know. I might go potentially to 1950 but before World War II is more inviting for my imagination.”

So it looks as though Eggers’ obsession with fairytales, folktales, and mythology, mind you, all firmly researched and developed, will likely continue well into the future. He has no interest in tackling modern-day issues.

Eggers will follow up the success of “Nosferatu” with “Werewulf,” a reteam with Focus Features due Christmas Day 2026, as well as a sequel to the 1986 classic “Labyrinth.” Also in development are “Rasputin,” “The Knight,” and an undisclosed Western.