From 'Werwulf' to a 1930s Batman: Key takeways from Robert Eggers masterclass at Lumière
Director Robert Eggers discussed his upcoming werewolf horror film, 'Werwulf,' during a masterclass at the Lumière Film Festival. The audience was treated to an exclusive preview of the film's opening, which features visceral body horror and practical effects.
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Eggers is a prominent auteur in the horror genre, and his commitment to historical authenticity and practical effects significantly influences modern cinematic trends.
From 'Werwulf' to a 1930s Batman: Key takeways from Robert Eggers masterclass at Lumière A guest of honour at this year's Lumière Film Festival was American director Robert Eggers, the mastermind behind gothic folklore horror gems like The VVitch , The Lighthouse and Nosferatu .
Prior to the upcoming release of his new film, Werwulf , a werewolf horror film set in 14th-century England starring Nosferatu alum Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp and Willem Dafoe, the director sat down with the Lyon audience to discuss the dark and instantly recognisable worlds he has created on screen.
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