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Anna Taylor-Joy Joining The Cat Of Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu’ Remake

Following the success of his 2015 hit The Witch, director Robert Eggers is preparing to begin production on his new remake of the 1922 vampire classic Nosferatu. Variety is reporting that Anya Taylor-Joy, who played the lead role in The Witch and co-starred in Split, is in negotiations to star in the remake that is both written and directed by Eggers. The original film, an unofficial adaption of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, centered on vampire Count Orick or Transylvania who sets out buy a house in Germany. and becomes obsessed with the real estate agent’s wife.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 15, 2017

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Robert Eggers Confirms His Nosferatu Remake Is Happening

We reported back in February that director Robert Eggers had plans to remake F.W. Murnau’s 1922 vampire film ‘Nosferatu’. Since then its been radio silence. Making us wonder if Eggers still has plans to remake the classic that is the unofficial adaption of ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’. It seems that he does. During a recent conversation with Indiewire, Eggers confirmed that the project is still happening [It’s shocking] to me. It feels ugly and blasphemous and egomaniacal and disgusting for a filmmaker in my place to do Nosferatu next,” Eggers admitted. “I was really planning on waiting a while, but that’s how fate shook out.” He continued. “Nosferatu has a very close, magical connection for me. Though if I were to make the movie 17-year-old Rob was going to make of Nosferatu it would have been something between like The Nightmare Before Christmas and Sin City, whereas this is going to be the same approach as The Witch, where 1830s Biedermeier

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 14, 2016

Reviews

‘The Witch’ Cast A Spell On Me – A Review

Since I first heard about The Witch early last year I’ve been waiting for my opportunity to see it. Like many people, I had to wait until it was released on DVD and Blu-ray. Finally, last night I got my chance. Both written and directed by Robert Eggers, who I think is simply brilliant, The Witch follows a family cast out of their village in the 1630s. The family finds a plot of land to settle that is bordered by a forest, rumored to be the home of witches and dark spirits. During a game of peek-a-boo between the oldest daughter, Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy), and her youngest sibling Samuel, the baby disappears without a trace. This is just the first of many tragic events the family is about to face. The harder their life becomes the harder they pray, but find no relief. The family begins to suspect someone among them has been tainted by evil and the main suspect

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 22, 2016

News

Robert Eggers To Write And Direct The Remake Of Nosferatu

Robert Eggers, writer and director of the acclaimed film The Witch, is set to make a new film based on the 1922 silent masterpiece Nosferatu. The first vampire to ever be depicted on film will return to the silver screen via Eggers’ new version of the black and white classic. Jay Van Hoy and Lars Knudsen will serve as producers according to Deadline. There has been no release date announced. Eggers has another project to complete ahead of Nosferatu, a miniseries recounting the rise and fall of Russia’s mystic Rasputin. Eggers is also slatted to write and direct an upcoming medieval film titled The Knight, which Hoy and Knudsen are also producing.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 27, 2016

News

The Witch’s Robert Eggers Set To Write And Direct Series About The Rise And Fall Of Rasputin

Robert Eggers’ The Witch debuted in theaters recently and has had a huge response from viewers and critics alike. Now, Eggers has moved on to his next project, another period piece. Eggers is set to both write and direct an upcoming miniseries about Grigori “The Mad Monk” Rasputin. Rasputin, born in 1869, is the infamous Russian mystic that became a trusted adviser to the Romanovs, the Russian Imperial family. Rasputin became indispensable to the family in all matters of both home and state. In Eggers’ six to eight episode mini series we will witness the rise of Rasputin to power and his murder in St. Petersburg. His influence grew so strong that many attempted to end his life. In 1916 they succeeded. Rasputin survived being stabbed, shot, strangled, shot again, all in the same night, before finally being drowned in the Neva River. The Romanovs were murdered only two years later. They were executed in Yekaterinburg, Russia by the Bolsheviks

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 26, 2016

Trailers

Witness Evil In The New Featurette For The Witch

From writer/director Robert Eggers comes the supernatural The Witch, premiering in theaters nation wide on February 19th. The dark film is set in the 1630’s New England, years before the Salem witch trials of 1692 and stars Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, Lucus Dawson, Julian Richings, Bathsheba Garnett, Sarah Stephens, Madlen Sopadziyan, Ron G. Young, Viv Moore, Jeff Smith, Wahab Chaudhry and Brooklyn Herd. A farmer and his family has been cast out of a colonial plantation. They are forced to move to a remote piece of land bordered by a forest, rumored to be the home of witches and dark magic. Soon the livestock begin to act oddly, crops wilt and the children become plagued by an unseen force. As things worsen the family finds their faith, strength and family bonds tested. The family and community begin to suspect that the teenage daughter, Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy), is the source of the trouble. The Featurette

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 8, 2016

Trailers

Play Peek-A-Boo With Evil In The New Trailer For The Witch

From writer/director Robert Eggers comes The Witch. Set in the 1630’s New England, years before the Salem witch trials of 1692. A farmer has been cast out of a colonial plantation, along with his family. They are forced to move to a remote piece of land bordered by a forest, rumored to be the home of witches and dark magic. Soon, strange things begin to occur, animals act oddly and crops wilt and a child disappears, only to return possessed. As things worsen the family finds their faith, strength and family bonds tested. Soon they begin to suspect that their teenage daughter Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy) is the source of the trouble. The Witch stars Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, Lucus Dawson, Julian Richings, Bathsheba Garnett, Sarah Stephens, Madlen Sopadziyan, Ron G. Young, Viv Moore, Jeff Smith, Wahab Chaudhry and Brooklyn Herd. A24’s highly anticipated supernatural film, The Witch, will open in theaters on February 19th,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 1, 2016

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The Witch Conjures A Theatrical Release Date

The new supernatural-thriller, The Witch, is already drawing a lot of attention from the horror world. The indie film was both written and directed by Robert Eggers, who won the award for ‘Best Director’ at this years’ Sundance Film Festival. Studio A24, the studio behind ‘Ex Machina’, is behind he film. In The Witch old traditional fears of magic, witchcraft, and possession combine to create a dark tale that explores one family’s fears and superstitions. The Witch stars Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Anya Taylor Joy, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger and Lucus Dawson. The movie, set in the 1630’s, takes place in New England, years before the Salem witch trials of 1692. A farmer has been cast out of a colonial plantation, along with his family. They are forced to move to a remote piece of land bordered by a forest, rumored to be the home of witches and dark magic. Soon, strange things begin to occur, animals act oddly and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 4, 2016

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The Final Poster For The Witch Has Been Unveiled By A24

A24 has released the new and final poster for their supernatural film The Witch. The film was directed by Robert Eggers, who took home the award for Best Director at this year’s Sundance Film Festival for it. This highly anticipated film is set to arrive in theaters nation wide on February 26th. In The Witch old traditional fears of magic, witchcraft, and possession combine to create a dark tale that explores one family’s fears and superstitions. The Witch stars Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Anya Taylor Joy, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger and Lucus Dawson. The film, set in the 1630’s, takes place in New England. A farmer has been cast out of a colonial plantation, along with his family. They are forced to move to a remote piece of land bordered by a forest, rumored to be the home of witches and dark magic. Soon, strange things begin to occur, animals act oddly and crops wilt. A child disappears, only to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 17, 2015

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The Witch Conjures Two New Dark Posters

‘The Witch’, written and directed by Robert Eggers, who won the award for ‘Best Director’ at this years’ Sundance Film Festival. Studio A24, the studio behind ‘Ex Machina’, has released a new poster for the film. In ‘The Witch’ old traditional fears of magic, witchcraft, and possession combine to create a dark tale that explores one family’s fears and superstitions. ‘The Witch’ stars Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Anya Taylor Joy, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger and Lucus Dawson. The movie, set in the 1630’s, takes place in New England. A farmer has been cast out of a colonial plantation, along with his family. They are forced to move to a remote piece of land bordered by a forest, rumored to be the home of witches and dark magic. Soon, strange things begin to occur, animals act oddly and crops wilt. A child disappears, only to return possessed. As things worsen, everyone begins to accuse the teenage daughter of being the source

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 15, 2015

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