Robert Eggers

Robert Eggers: A Master of Atmospheric Horror. Born in 1983 in Lee, New Hampshire, USA, Robert Eggers started his active filmmaking career in the late 2000s, specializing in psychological horror and period drama. His most renowned films include the critically acclaimed "The Witch" (2015) and "The Lighthouse" (2019), both of which showcase his unique ability to build unsettling atmospheres and dread, an attribute that earned him the Best Director Award at the Sundance Film Festival for "The Witch". Eggers, with his meticulous attention to historical accuracy and his taste for the macabre, has uniquely carved a niche for himself in modern cinema, proving that the horror genre can be as artistically profound as any other.