Robert Eggers has released the first trailer for Werwulf, a medieval creature feature set in 13th-century England. The film is scheduled for a nationwide theatrical premiere on December 25. HorrorFuel reports the trailer offers a glimpse into a landscape plagued by illness and death, where a bloodthirsty beast stalks the countryside.
The narrative centers on an ancient apex predator terrorizing the region. According to the source, the film reconstructs the werewolf from primal folk-horror roots, avoiding modern cinematic clichés. The setting is described as bleak and unforgiving, turning medieval superstition into a visceral nightmare.
Eggers has assembled a cast that includes frequent collaborators and genre heavyweights. Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp star in the film, reuniting with the director after their work on Nosferatu. Willem Dafoe and Ralph Ineson also join the ensemble, alongside rising talent Bodhi Rae Breathnach. The source notes the feature will include meticulous historical detail and authentic period dialogue.
Focus Features is distributing the film for the holiday season. The release is positioned as a stark contrast to traditional holiday fare. A new teaser was also released alongside the main trailer. No further production details or international release dates were provided in the verified source packet.