'Nosferatu' Director Robert Eggers Gives SpongeBob the Credit He Deserves

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• Eggers, known for his moody period pieces like 'The Witch' and 'The Lighthouse', says SpongeBob's visual style and storytelling kept the spirit of 'Nosferatu' alive for a new generation.
• The director praised SpongeBob's ability to balance humor and horror, noting that the cartoon's sharp silhouettes and dramatic lighting were direct influences on his own atmospheric, gothic approach.