{
  "id": 10004825,
  "title": "Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf’ Trailer Promises Extreme Creepiness on Christmas Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/robert-eggers-werwulf-trailer-promises-extreme-creepiness-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T15:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/werwulf-full-trailer-robert-eggers-aaron-taylor-johnson/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Robert Eggers' upcoming film \"Werwulf\" is set to release on Christmas Day. Directed by Eggers, known for \"The Witch\" and \"The Lighthouse,\" the movie stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, and Willem Dafoe. The story follows a man with lycanthropy, played by Taylor-Johnson, who is tasked by a hunter to lead a mission to eliminate wolves in the countryside. Eggers, inspired by historical accounts of werewolves he read in high school, aimed to create a dark and primal tale. The film, set in 1300s England, draws inspiration from the real people who led campaigns to eradicate wolves, aiming to capture its raw and brutal nature. The trailer showcases the movie's extreme creepiness, with its Old English dialogue and desaturated visuals.",
  "summary": "The \"Nosferatu\" director explains the historical fact behind the fantastic tale The post Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf’ Trailer Promises Extreme Creepiness on Christmas Day appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Werwulf\" set to release on Christmas Day",
    "Directed by Robert Eggers, known for \"The Witch\" and \"The Lighthouse\"",
    "Trailer highlights extreme creepiness with Old English dialogue"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IndieWire",
        "title": "Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf’ Drops New Trailer — and an Interactive Game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/robert-eggers-werwulf-drops-new-trailer-and-an-interactive-game",
        "published": "2026-09-26T15:15:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Werwulf trailer: Willem Dafoe hunts Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Robert Eggers latest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/werwulf-trailer-willem-dafoe-hunts-aaron-taylor-johnson-in-robert",
        "published": "2026-09-26T16:39:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Monstrous Transformation Teased in Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf’ Trailer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/aaron-taylor-johnsons-monstrous-transformation-teased-in-robert",
        "published": "2026-09-26T16:44:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}