Description:
Robert Houston Eggers is an American filmmaker and production designer. He is best known for writing and directing the historical horror films The Witch (2015) and The Lighthouse (2019), as well as directing and co-writing the historical fiction epic film The Northman (2022). His films are noted for their folkloric elements, as well as his efforts to ensure historical authenticity.
Birthday
July 7, 1983
Born In
Lee, New Hampshire, USA
Spouse/Ex-
Alexandra Shaker ? - present ()
Children
Houston
Trivia
While attending high school he directed a production of Nosferatu, and also designed the sets.
Quotes
[on The Lighthouse (2019)] You can build a sense of momentum in the scene when you do a long oner. It captures a kind of energy if it's done right. And certainly there are things about the cinematic language of this movie that are referencing old cinema. Not necessarily with any specific films in mind, but the handmade feeling, the way the camera operating is sometimes a bit off.
Trademarks
Often casts a model in a brief but noticeable role as a magical creature.
