‘Werwulf’ Trailer: Willem Dafoe vs. Aaron Taylor-Johnson

What do you desire for Christmas? If your response includes, “to experience the thrill of a new Robert Eggers film,” then you’re in for a treat! This December, Eggers’ latest creation, Werwulf, will grace theaters, and judging by the recent trailer, it promises to deliver a chilling experience.

Co-written by Eggers, known for Nosferatu, alongside his collaborator Sjón from The Northman, Werwulf immerses audiences in a 13th-century English village besieged by mysterious attacks from a fearsome beast.

Unbeknownst to the villagers, the true monster may be hiding in plain sight, taking on human form. This beast is a local farmer, portrayed by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who suffers from a terrifying curse of lycanthropy. In the gripping trailer, a haunting voice commands the farmer to “feed upon the flesh of mankind, and I will give thee back thy soul,” hinting at a sinister twist in the werewolf’s attacks driven by a desperate need for survival.

As the plot thickens, a skilled hunter, played by Willem Dafoe, arrives in the village with the intention of eliminating the wolf. Meanwhile, the farmer’s wife, portrayed by Lily-Rose Depp, believes her husband is fundamentally good. But will her faith be enough to save him from impending doom?

Watch the complete trailer above for a spine-tingling glimpse of what lies ahead, and admire Eggers’ meticulous attention to historical accuracy. don’t expect to see Taylor-Johnson in his wolf form just yet; some surprises will remain until the film’s release.

Werwulf premieres in theaters on December 25.