Hollywood filmmaker Robert Eggers has unveiled the first official poster for his new film Werwulf, which is scheduled to be released in theatres for Christmas of this year. The black-and-white image shows a striking, old-school horror vibe. It features a twisting body under a full moon and the tagline "Devoureth All Mankynde."
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe, and Lily-Rose Depp feature in leading roles. The story is set in 13th-century England.
Netizens are thrilled. Many called the first poster visceral and atmospheric, praising its simple, classic design. They compared it to old horror posters. One user said Eggers knows how to build compelling dread. Others shared the image widely. Excitement grew for the Christmas release.
The film looks major. Eggers built a strong reputation with The Witch, The Lighthouse, and the recent Nosferatu. Eggers described it as his darkest work yet. Early footage from events like CinemaCon highlighted "raw, poetic horror", as per a section of the Hollywood media.
"In 13th-century England, a town is haunted by a ravenous beast that threatens the safety of a man and his family," the film's Wikipedia page says about the plot. Aaron Taylor-Johnson features as the cursed farmer. Werwulf is up for a grand release on December 25. It has to be seen if the Indian audience embrace it.
