Robert Houston Eggers (born July 7, 1983) is an American filmmaker and production designer. He is best known for writing and directing the historical horror films The Witch (2015), The Lighthouse (2019), and Nosferatu (2024) - as well as directing and co-writing the historical fiction epic film The Northman (2022). His films are noted for their folkloric elements, as well as his efforts to ensure historical authenticity.