After terrorizing horror fans with his reimagining of the classic vampire tale Nosferatu, filmmaker Robert Eggers returns later this year with Werwulf, a mysterious feature set in 13th-century England. Werwulf sees a cryptic creature stalking the land as local folklore becomes a terrifying reality. With the film on its way in December, many are wondering when we might get a look at the trailer. It turns out the studio likely has a howlingly good plan, with it rumored to drop on June 29th, which – not coincidently – marks the coming of the next full moon.
“It’s the darkest thing I’ve ever written. By far,” Eggers recently commented while talking about the Werwulf script he co-wrote with The Northman’s Sjón. The upcoming horror film stars several Eggers alums, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Nosferatu), Lily-Rose Depp (Nosferatu), Willem Dafoe (The Lighthouse), Ralph Ineson (The Witch), and Bodhi Rae Breathnach (Hamnet).
Eggers promises something special
Details are being kept under wraps about Werwulf, but two months ago, The Hollywood Reporter‘s sources told them “the story is set in 13th century England. The script also features dialogue that was true to the time period and has translations and annotations for those uninitiated to Old English. Initially, Eggers was planning on shooting the feature in black and white, but that is no longer the case. Suffice to say that considering the setting and the dialect, Eggers is promising another deep dive into a muddy, costumed, and violent time period consistent with his oeuvre which has earned him a loyal film following.” Screen Daily adds that the story centers on a mysterious creature who stalks a foggy countryside as local folklore becomes a terrifying reality for the villagers.
A master of atmospheric horror
While I need to give The VVitch: A New-England Folktale another watch before rendering an opinion, I did enjoy Eggers’ The Lighthouse, The Northman, and Nosferatu a great deal. Eggers inspires great performances in the actors he works with, and he’s a master of creating an intoxicating atmosphere. It’s been ages since I’ve seen an honest-to-goodness werewolf movie, if that’s what this is. Honestly, I wouldn’t put it past Eggers to hit us with something different from out of left field.
Anyway, what do you think of the new image from Werwulf? Let us know in the comments section below. Werwulf arrives in theaters on December 25, 2026.
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