Nosferatu director Robert Eggers denies rumors of a remake of the ’80s classic

Renowned director Robert Eggers, known for his unique approach to horror and strange cinema with titles such as The witch, The Lighthouse Yes The Normanhas been on everyone’s lips lately thanks to the overwhelming success of his version of Nosferatu. This success has generated endless speculation about his next projects, including a possible remake Inside the labyrinththe beloved ’80s classic directed by Jim Henson. Eggers, however, wanted to put a stop to the rumors and clarify his intentions for the near future.

Eggers focuses on original projects

In a recent interview with ComicBookEggers directly addressed the information that pointed to a remake of Inside the labyrinthstating that although he always has several projects in development, what he really wants for his next work is an original story. “The truth is that I always have a lot of things in development because to survive in this industry you need to have options open. You don’t know what’s next. But I definitely want my next film to be an original story,” the director said.

With the film industry constantly looking to profit from the success of established franchises, the idea of ​​a remake of Inside the labyrinth It may have been a natural transition for Eggers, given the renaissance that fantasy cinema has experienced in recent years. However, the director seems determined to follow his own path, without completely entering into major franchises such as Star Wars or the Marvel Cinematic Universe, something that could have been a temptation for any director of his caliber after the success of Nosferatu.

Nosferatu and the influence of the classics

Although the rumors about Inside the labyrinth were discontinued, Eggers proved that his approach to remakes isn’t just about recycling existing material. Your version of Nosferatucurrently available digitally and arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 18, it has been acclaimed by both critics and audiences, reaffirming its ability to revitalize cinema classics with a unique and renewed vision. This success has opened the doors to new projects, although for now Eggers prefers to focus on original ideas.

the movie Nosferatu It has been described as a gothic story of obsession, in which a young woman haunted by a vampire starring Bill Skarsgård finds herself trapped in a spiral of horror and anguish. With a stellar cast that includes Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin and Willem Dafoe, the film offers a new look at one of horror cinema’s most iconic stories.

Maybe in the future…

Although Eggers has made it clear that Inside the Labyrinth is not in his immediate plans, the idea of ​​seeing his vision of the iconic 1986 film is still appealing to many fans. The original film, starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, remains a landmark in fantasy cinema, exploring themes of coming of age, fantasy and the macabre in a world full of strange creatures and surreal settings.

For now, however, fans of the director can focus on his terrifying version Nosferatua story that, although inspired by a classic, bears the mark of a director who continues to seek new ways to tell stories. If Eggers ever undertakes a new interpretation of Inside the labyrinthit will certainly do so at its own pace, with an approach that challenges expectations and brings something new to the industry.