Caught by a fan on Twitter, Eggers teased, "It's a medieval werewolf movie. It's also the darkest thing I've ever written, by far." Considering this is coming from the man who turned Bill Skarsgård into a character that could give Pennywise a run for his money, we're unsure if we even want to believe him.

Nosferatu director Robert Eggers is currently developing a werewolf movie titled Werwulf , and it’s a film project that I’m very curious and excited about. The story is said to be set in 13th century England,

Martin Scorsese is one of the greatest living directors, helming masterpieces like Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, and Raging Bull, just to name a few. Scorsese has helmed incredible films of his own, but he's also passionate about other films as well.

While Scorsese isn’t quite known for horror, Eggers has become a modern master of the genre. Eggers, who previously helmed “The Witch,” “The Northman,” and “The Lighthouse,” announced his fifth film “ Werwulf ” in January 2025.

Cinematographer Jarin Blaschke suggests the director could transform an iconic monster with his next project, Werwulf

Exclusive: Jarin Blaschke confirms he and Robert Eggers have begun researching the look of their medieval werewolf movie, and that the “primary candidate” has never been used in a film.