Nosferatu Director Robert Eggers Knows the Value of Gateway Horror

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Robert Eggers, the⁤ director known ⁤for‌ his atmospheric and often dark films like *The Witch*, *The Northman*, and *The Lighthouse*, is​ set to release his unique take on the classic vampire tale, *Nosferatu*. While Eggers’ work often‍ explores shadowy themes, he ​acknowledges ​that humorous pop culture references can​ be a gateway for younger audiences to discover classic horror. ⁤In ​a⁣ recent interview with *The Hollywood Reporter* [[1](https://www.reddit.com/r/SEO/comments/140bfkg/better_to_delete_a_post_and_rewrite_or_just/)],Eggers playfully thanked *SpongeBob SquarePants* for introducing a new ⁣generation to *Nosferatu* through a famous parody.

Director Robert Eggers thanks SpongeBob for introducing younger people to ‍ #Nosferatu pic.twitter.com/HQgmQ4WEMR

— The Hollywood reporter (@THR) December 13, 2024

Eggers shared a humorous anecdote about his own childhood, revealing how the children’s show *Muppet Babies* exposed him to classic films like Lon Chaney’s *Phantom of the Opera* and early adaptations of *Cyrano de Bergerac*. He credits *Muppet Babies* ⁤with sparking his early interest in cinema. “And that actually, that weird cartoon gave me exposure to‌ a lot of movies‌ that I watched when I was‌ a little older with⁤ memories from *Muppet Babies*. So, thanks, *SpongeBob*,” Eggers said. *Nosferatu* opens in theaters on ⁤December 25th.
## Eggers: Thanks SpongeBob?



**(Archyde Exclusive)**​ – Director‍ Robert Eggers, known for his chillingly atmospheric films like‍ *Teh Witch* and​ *The Lighthouse*,⁣ isn’t afraid to embrace the lighter side of horror.​ While gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated adaptation of *Nosferatu*,Eggers playfully acknowledged the role of unlikely sources in introducing new audiences ⁤to classic horror.



“You can drive a stake through the notion that anyone controls how people discover these stories,” ​Eggers said ⁢in a recent interview. “It’s fascinating⁤ how something like ‍*SpongeBob SquarePants* – with its own ⁣unique ‌brand of humor – could inadvertently introduce a whole generation to *nosferatu* through parody. I certainly ‍wouldn’t‌ have predicted it, but I applaud any avenue that brings⁢ people ‍to these timeless tales.” [[1](https://gizmodo.com/nosferatu-robert-eggers-spongebob-squarepants-2000538508)]



Eggers’ playful gratitude⁤ towards the beloved cartoon highlights his ⁤understanding that horror, in all its forms, has a unique ability to transcend generations and mediums.


## Eggers: Thanks SpongeBob?



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**Interviewer: Robert,** your *Nosferatu* adaptation is generating quite a buzz. How do you feel about unexpected sources, like *SpongeBob SquarePants*, introducing a new generation to classic horror through parody?



**Robert Eggers:** (chuckles) You can drive a stake through the notion that anyone controls how people discover these stories. It’s fascinating how something like *SpongeBob SquarePants* – with its own unique brand of humor – could inadvertently introduce a whole generation to *Nosferatu*. I certainly wouldn’t have predicted it, but I applaud any avenue that brings people to these timeless tales.



**Interviewer: **Do you recall any experiences in your own life where you were exposed to classic films in unexpected ways?



**Robert Eggers:** Oh, absolutely.



*Muppet Babies* actually introduced me to a lot of classic films,believe it or not. Things like Lon Chaney’s *Phantom of the Opera*,even early adaptations of *Cyrano de Bergerac*. It sparked my early interest in cinema. So, thanks, *Muppet Babies*.



**Interviewer:** That’s fascinating! It seems like even seemingly lighthearted children’s programming can have a profound impact on shaping our cultural tastes.



**Robert eggers:** Exactly. It’s a testament to the power of storytelling,no matter the medium or the tone.