Director Robert Eggers Talks The Witch

[@Ziggz47]

Damn, Mark is a fantastic interviewer! Robert Eggers is going to be a name to watch out for and he seems like an awesome guy

[@jello4479]

This is the most comfortable I've seen Robert in an interview. Great job, Mark!

[@thoraxe8889]

Great, great interview. Completely breezed past any awkwardness and was just aggressive enough in questioning without being abrasive or cutting the guy off. Bravo.

[@forestque1531]

It really does stick with you. I just saw it tonight and here I am trying to get more background info on it. haha. I can't stop thinking about it.

[@sleepyazathoth5238]

More than a year waiting for this movie, I can't fucking wait!!!

[@Ziggz47]

+The Wilfred SAME

[@JudySmilestv]

This guy is dedicated to his project, can't wait to see this movie

[@islandisliving]

Yes Ellis! Best interview I've seen with Robert this far. Exactly what I appreciate the schmoes for. Keep it up

[@matthewfuller5209]

This movie was incredibly awesome.

[@lisajenny9]

Great interview. Good job Mark!

[@Hrvo182]

Great interview, Mark! This is a new director that really understands how to shoot horror. That's just so rare these days.. can't wait to see more stuff from him!

[@MrPrice2U]

What a great piece of art...

[@davidrowe762]

I don't get scared by movies very often but this movie made me uneasy as hell, it was fantastic

[@demetri]

Incredible incredible film. It's set up in a way that you really really care about the characters, so it really deeply effects you to watch the progression of this film. It's an undeniable classic, it really sits with you, it's very powerful.

[@chooch99]

I felt uncomfortable when he jumped over Mark for asking a question about his beliefs, but Mark moved it along fast and things got cool again.

[@MD-yf6gw]

Many occultists are quite sensitive about this and he was probably upset at his misunderstanding of the lore, it is silly to think this was something they just told the kids to get them to behave when many women and men died as a result of these paranoias.

[@tonywords6713]

@@MD-yf6gw ^ this

[@jamesmcclaren9759]

@@MD-yf6gw true. Yet also, the practice of such things doesn’t just appear, it’s passed down, taught, “discovered”, or it selects. How did it get there if it indeed was there. The origins of it are always cloaked in these stories, picking up somewhere in the middle. And by it I mean wc

[@fitnessabcvideo]

well done Ellis. sharp, attentive. great start keep it coming,

[@bkeymak]

Dear Mark Ellis, I've only ever seen you on Movie Fights, but you were great interviewing the director in this! I wanna give this movie a watch now!

[@lawnerd9263]

How is Mark NOT the usual host? He's a natural. I love interviewers who really get the work, ask smart questions, and can articulate the effect the piece had on them. It's a pleasure to watch. The artist perks up out of rote mode. He also expertly handles Eggers' defensiveness over a question.

[@justincaplin7955]

great interview.. I defiantly want to see this film

[@anondalorian3719]

Justin Caplin you defiantly want to see it?

[@theshawshankinception1220]

In my opinion, best horror film of the 21st century.

[@ranzigerkaefer]

yeah, that may be possible for me too. At least one of the most atmospheric.

[@ranzigerkaefer]

It's more of a fairytale, to be honest. Like something from Brothers Grimm. Which is nothing to be ashamed off.

[@Andrea-mi7xu]

It's my favorite horror film ever

[@spencercaldwell6410]

Awesome interview Mark you did a great job they should let you do it more often! The VVitch rocked also!

[@wuiblidluub]

Good job mark after watching this im totally interested in the witch sounds good i will check it out.

[@CristianLopez-gq7rm]

This guy is really private about whether he believes in witches or not lol The trailer looks great, can't wait to see it. Nice interview Mark!

[@boredtrophyhusband]

Because he is a satanist.

[@GSP199]

+purp skurp He's not, when he was asked in an interview how he felt about the Satanic Temple endorsing his film, he gave the douchiest answer in the book, "It's nice to have fans". He's just an enormous hipster douche that made a good film, nothing more. Every interview he gives proves it. Major props to Mark though, handled it like the professional that he is.

[@DavidVasquez-lb9xv]

Satyr agreed. That was really pretentious of him to be like “tHaTs PrIvAtE” like dude you have one of the only decent interviewers giving you great questions and an excellent platform to talk about your personal feelings and how that affected the passion that went into the project and he just seemed like he was holding back because his nose was in the air looking down on people who aren’t him. Great movie, moderately condescending creator

[@jackxiao9702]

He obviously doesn't believe in Witches. But he wanted you to sympathize with Puritans who really had those fears. I think Eggards is probably Christian and was pissed at the "Opiate of the Masses" remark, which I get, it is a condescending statement by Mao, a pretty violent anti-religious communist.

[@SwegDawgs]

@@DavidVasquez-lb9xv I think he didn't want to alienate the women-who-think-they're-real-witches market. Or maybe he really believes in them

[@NoMoreNever]

Excellent interview! This movie literally begs me to see it!

[@luckylove72]

Sir, You are a great director and a visionary

[@crbranca06]

Instant classic! Its in my top 5 of horror movies of all times. A masterpiece.

[@christianguerassio6353]

Just finished this movie it's a great film! Buying this on Blu Ray!

[@TheAscensi0nist]

Great Interview Mark!

[@garybeharrie]

5:07 - shut the fuck down lol (was a little harsh of an answer tho)

[@alternative_ASMR]

Gary Beharrie Forreal I was like wtf lol

[@Emp3rorD4v1d]

i wanna see this movie so bad!

[@teamramrod27]

Mark did a great job. Can't wait for this damn movie. Most I've been excited for a horror movie in years.

[@Sebackstreet_boy]

just got released in Mexico and damn I loved it, so creepy! definitely will buy it when it comes out on bluray

[@Andrea-mi7xu]

I regret not watching it on the cinema :(

[@thePANDEMlC]

Movie was fantastic, hope he directs more. Although it'll be hard to top this with how much prep time and work he put into as well as his own personal investment.

[@jakeboos9860]

This guy totally believes in witches

[@behemothokun]

+Jake Boos I'm fine with that if that results in a great movie. People tend to believe in things more silly.

[@jakeboos9860]

+Behemothokun Yeah idc what his beliefs are either as long as his movies are good.

[@behemothokun]

Jake Boos yeah, a great examples with actors is Tom Cruise; his beliefs are bat-shit insane in my opinion BUT he is always commited and delivers, so I'm fine with that.

[@jakeboos9860]

+Behemothokun Maybe it's something with crazy people it makes them super talented

[@pindrop9536]

+Jake Boos "it was real for them" IMO indicates he doesn't believe a word of it.

[@tomhahnl1927]

Got me there, it's on my watchlist now!

[@nelson3512]

Great interview mark!

[@williamwallace7221]

Cant wait to see this

[@sempercompellis]

all horror films should be set in New England; Orange County California is not a scary location

[@MrWiffleWaffle]

sempercompellis agreeed

[@EveForbiddenFruit]

I don't know. The Neon Demon really fucked me up.

[@SDallstar]

It is when rent is due.

[@jaimeparis94]

It’s scary in a Stepford-wives kind of way

[@mine4262]

Mark great job

[@teletranoats7491]

just watched it !! it´s a masterpiece!! It freaked me out PSYCHOLOGICALLY speaking ! It invaded my comfort zone!! The attack is psychological!!

[@ScottSullivanTV]

5:24 Felt so uncomfortable when he asked that question. The response was warranted.

[@rayb558]

Is this only being released in the US can't see anything in the cinemas listed for it in Ireland ?

[@markdevlin4232]

It's got a March 11th release date in the UK so there should be showings for you around that time

[@JusdoinstuF]

does he say my "personal antolgies"? what is an antology?? @5:25

[@TetraVaalBioSecurity]

+Grim Pretty sure he said "personal ontologies".

[@tzimis1908]

also, nice job mark. Good interview

[@alternative_ASMR]

Yeah Mark!!!

[@elizabethcrespo7225]

way to go mark ellis!

[@elizabethcrespo7225]

great interview!

[@gnrutd7]

very good interview by Ellis. but when he asked eggers whether or not he believed any of it could be real, eggers got extraordinarily defensive. what a douche. props to ellis for the class.

[@buttress]

+Ya Mum that was a weird moment...

[@gnrutd7]

The Buttress oath mate really weird reaction in a very relaxed fun interview by ellis

[@hoganholo99]

To be fair though, it wasn't a very relevant question. Eggers was a bit defensive, but it's true that personal beliefs can be kept to yourself if you choose to.

[@PapaDan95]

+Ya Mum look at the dude, he totally believes in witches

[@gnrutd7]

Holo The Hogan Johnson really? I think it was plenty relevant considering the film is about puritans faith in relation to the fabled witch. Ellis wasnt asking him whether or not he makes his confessions and does a hail mary every day to get into heaven. He simply light-heartedly asked if theres any potential truth to these old stories.

[@BruceWayne-zj1kw]

Jesus, he got really fucking sensitive about that "do you believe in witches" question.

[@kaisstudio8278]

The New Master of Horror has arrived!

[@timlewis4564]

I like how he said, I didn't live in 1630, that I know of. very open mind

[@PapaDan95]

the interviewer looks like a tim and eric character

[@tonywords6713]

awsum

[@LucielZ1]

He looks like a Bruce Bannerish version of Jason Momoa xD All in all, great movie and awesome interview!

[@paraisoenllamas]

the best horror movie since the exorcist.

[@guileniam]

It was unsettling but.....I wanted more. It gave me the same feeling as Blair witch, it was an original way of looking at a horror film (hwood will beat the novel idea to death now) but it needed more. The ending left me uneasy but I was kinda like hey wait a min? wheres the rest??

[@joeroberts4895]

Hey

[@dimifisher]

When he asked him if he believes that stuff from his reply is obvious he is into it, he is atleast involved with the occult, now what short cannot say, but from his movie maybe its a bit obvious

[@tonywords6713]

absolutely

[@tzimis1908]

looks like jason momoa

[@Chaturbate_Billy]

wondered when someone would mention that. Aqualad confirmed!!!

[@bustyodust]

Minus about 2000 gym hours but I see what you're sayin

[@andyfoster8011]

haha theres a slight chance this guy might be a satanist. But I kinda get the feeling that the last shot of the films message is that the devil will liberate you etc. I'm not even Christian and nor do I care, just thought i'd give my opinion.

[@anondalorian3719]

Andy Foster well I am a Christian and I think you're right

[@drizzo4669]

Writer/Director Damien Sandow.

[@AlexisMarieTRS]

Eggers obviously chose not to talk about his belief in Puritan witchcraft because if he said he, in his opinion, thought it was religious garbage, it would discredit his hard work and make it less powerful.

[@123rockfan]

"Discredit his hard work and make it less powerful." But 99% of people are going to see the movie knowing witches aren't real...

[@tonywords6713]

He changes subject in other interviews about his belief in general I suspect this is because he’s a practicing occultist based on the pinkie ring black clothes and what he’s said before about the occult

[@Andrea-mi7xu]

@@tonywords6713 :o that would be cool!

[@jamesmcclaren9759]

@@tonywords6713 definitely and affinity for the pagan and spooks in the eggers family. Just saw the front room directed by his brothers. Certain elements present in that film that every review I’ve seen so far happens to overlook

[@BlackstreetBoys2Men]

I really enjoyed the Witch. It isnt for your basic jump scare and gore no substance kind of horror fan

[@Landshark2020]

This movie was terrifying.

[@HeyTray1]

He kind of looks like he's a part of Church of Satan. I don't mean he looks evil, just that those are his beliefs. Who knows

[@tonywords6713]

For sure

[@Dionizos666]

Funny how Mark call us kids XD

[@bigtravis6159]

People believed because it was and still is true

[@farahildasaputri]

i feel something like Eggers Allan Poe 😂

[@michaelotis223]

farah kbenk you win Comment of the Video

[@Superphilipp]

Collider? I hardly know er.

[@MarmaladeSally]

I felt the dialogue was sort of a mess. Very scrambled, and disconnected.

[@remsleepchanthorrorfilms1830]

Witches are real

[@corbelan4]

no

[@TTillman3]

Interviewer made me turn it off by :15. Turn the obnoxiousness down dude.

[@firemusic82]

The directors ego is getting stroked way too aggressively. This movie was highly over rated. I respect that it wasn't a traditional horror because I can't stand horrors like that. But the reviews for this movie are too generous.

[@vincevirtua]

+Edward James well that only makes it over rated to you. I need to see it and hope I like it more than you did.

[@PapaDan95]

I don't think there is anything "fun" about this film lol

[@olegdjakonu9468]

From the casting,acting side movie is very good,but its really disgusting,honestly.

[@gregscott3677]

Never again ...

[@koban4max]

I'm sorry to say this, Eggers, but your movie sucked...especially with the ending.