Werwulf Trailer Reveals Robert Eggers’ New 13th-Century Werewolf Horror

Focus Features released the first trailer for *Werwulf*, Robert Eggers’ upcoming period horror film. The preview introduces Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular werewolf in a 13th-century English village beset by a mysterious beast. The trailer emphasizes a gruesome transformation sequence and depicts villagers confronting a growing nightmare amid fog-shrouded countryside. *Werwulf* is scheduled to open exclusively in theaters on December 25.

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*Werwulf* is set in medieval England and draws on ancient folklore about werewolves. The film follows Eggers’ pattern of placing supernatural threats within rigorously researched historical backdrops, as demonstrated in *The Witch* and *The Lighthouse*. The trailer shows ancient legends becoming a tangible menace for the isolated villagers.

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Robert Eggers directs and co-writes *Werwulf* with Icelandic author Sjón, who previously co-wrote *The Northman* and serves as a producer on the new project. The cast reunites several performers from Eggers’ recent film *Nosferatu*: Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, and Ralph Ineson return alongside Taylor-Johnson. Supporting actors include Jack Morris, Jan Bijvoet, Ritchi Edwards, and Bodhi Rae Breathnach. Eggers’ collaboration with Sjón and the recurring ensemble reflects a continuity of creative partnerships across his recent gothic-mythic productions.

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Robert Eggers is noted for fusing detailed period design with supernatural narratives. His films *The Witch* and *The Lighthouse* are period pieces, while *The Northman* and *Nosferatu* explore mythic and gothic themes. *Werwulf* continues this trajectory, pairing a 13th-century English setting with a classic werewolf tale, and re-uniting Eggers with frequent collaborators Sjón, Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, and Ralph Ineson.

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*Nosferatu*, released on Christmas Day 2024, achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success, grossing more than $181 million worldwide. Box-office projections for *Werwulf* have not been disclosed.

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*Werwulf* represents a contemporary entry into the werewolf subgenre set within a historically grounded framework. The film features Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp, and Eggers previously achieved commercial success with *Nosferatu*, which grossed $181 million worldwide. This combination of period horror and recognizable talent aligns with Eggers’ established approach to genre filmmaking.

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Focus Features announced the trailer as part of its promotional rollout for *Werwulf*, emphasizing the film’s “meticulously researched historical setting” and “supernatural folklore.” No further comments from the director or cast were provided.

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*Werwulf* will debut in cinemas on December 25, with no indication of a simultaneous streaming window. The film’s release follows the holiday-season launch of *Nosferatu*, positioning Eggers’ new work within a late-year distribution window that has previously supported strong box-office returns for his genre titles.

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