Кадр з фільму «Носферату» / Focus Features
Robert Eggers, who released the hit horror “Nosferatu” this year, announced plans for his next films, and interestingly — none of them will take place in the present. For the director, this is no coincidence, but a fully conscious and deliberate position.
“I’m nauseated by the thought of having to show a car in the frame,” Eggers said in response to a question from Rotten Tomatoes about whether he would ever make a contemporary film. “And the idea of filming a smartphone — that’s just death. In modern stories, you can’t do without it, such is life. So no.”
Eggers also outlined the time frames to which his future films might approach:
“I could potentially move up to the year 1950. But the times before World War II are more appealing to my imagination.”
This year’s vampire story “Nosferatu” (which is essentially a remake of the silent cinema of the 1920s) impressed both viewers and critics. Reviews can be considered perfect, and box office revenues were record-breaking in Eggers’ career — $156 million worldwide on a budget of $50 million.
Moreover, the film is contending for an “Oscar” in four categories: for production design, cinematography, costume design, and makeup (by the way, we talked more about the work of the makeup artists and prosthetics specialists for “Nosferatu” in a recent article).
Regarding Eggers’ future plans, two films are confirmed today: a werewolf story set in 13th century England titled “Werwulf” and a sequel (not a remake) to the fantasy musical “Labyrinth”. A review of “Nosferatu” by ITC.ua reviewer is available at the link.