Robert Eggers’ name is bound to be tossed around this awards season as his gothic horror film Nosferatu blows audiences and critics away. Shortlisted for the Oscars in several categories, critics have hailed Nosferatu as one of Eggers’ best films. Viewers intrigued by the gothic horror movie can use our guide to find out where to stream all of Eggers’ best movies online.
Nosferatu is arguably Eggers’ best film to date. It follows Ellen Hutter (Lily-Rose Depp), a young woman who is stalked by her real estate husband Thomas’ (Nicholas Hoult) client, Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård). The film is a remake of Nosferatu (1922). Although the 1922 movie was an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula and, therefore, struck from distribution, it has been hailed as a cornerstone of German expressionism and the modern horror film genre.
While remaking the 1922 classic was an enormous undertaking, Eggers pulled it off. The film pays tribute to its predecessor’s Expressionist elements with its dread-invoking shadowy and misty sets and Gothic architecture, while Eggers adds a layer of haunting seductiveness and psychological depth.
However, Nosferatu isn’t Eggers’ only foray into horror. In 2019, he directed The Lighthouse, loosely inspired by Edgar Allen Poe’s unfinished manuscript of the same name. It follows two lighthouse keepers, Ephraim Winslow (Robert Pattinson) and Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe), who start to lose their grip on reality due to their isolation. The dark, dreadful, and suspenseful premise, combined with gripping performances from Pattinson and Dafoe, earned high praise from critics. It especially intrigued viewers due to its ambiguity and genre-defying premise.
Nosferatu and The Lighthouse appear to have improved upon Eggers’ feature-length directorial debut The Witch. The Witch is a religious horror movie that follows Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy), a teenager who is blamed for a series of woes and superstitious events that plague her ex-Puritan family. While its slow-burn horror style didn’t appeal to all audiences, it offered a thought-provoking premise and terrifying take on paranoia and religious hysteria.
Meanwhile, horror isn’t Eggers’ only strong suit. The director’s passion for historical detail, folklore, and mythology comes together in his historical epic The Northman. The revenge story follows Amleth (Alexander Skarsgård), a Viking prince driven out of his home as a boy by his evil Uncle. Years later, Amleth sets out to complete his vow to avenge his father, save his mother, and kill his uncle. Although it’s a familiar revenge tale, Eggers imbued the movie with his signature style and stunning visuals, making it difficult to look away from.
Eggers has also directed several short films. While his earliest films, Hansel and Gretel and The Tell-Tale Heart, bear little resemblance to his feature-length work aside from the horror and folklore flair, Brothers evokes the same tone as The Witch.
Where to watch Robert Eggers’ best films streaming online
Check out our list below to find out where to watch all of Robert Eggers’ best films online in the U.S. The films are ranked from the best based on the film’s quality and critical acclaim.
