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.

With all of that said, some fans may still wonder one thing: What’s the time cut-off point for a setting in a Robert Eggers movie? The Hansel and Gretel director addressed that as well during his chat with RT. And, quite frankly, it’s a bit closer than I’d imagined, based on his car and cellphone comments:

Nosferatu' filmmaker Robert Eggers is pretty much dead-set on not making a contemporary movie, saying the thought of it makes him 'ill.'

Here's what I want Robert Eggers to sink his teeth into with his upcoming Werwulf. For Werwulf, the medieval setting offers endless possibilities to explore a time when superstition reigned supreme. The 13th century was a period of intense religious fervor,

The director has only made movies set in the past, but he has chosen wildly different settings for each project.