Robert Eggers is experiencing some of the most high-profile success of his career right now. His latest film, Nosferatu, has not only received largely rave reviews, but also emerged as a surprise box office hit, grossing over $100 million worldwide in its first two weeks in theaters. The film is Eggers take on the iconic 1922 silent horror film of the same name, which is itself unofficially based on Bram Stokers Dracula.Given his success with Nosferatu and his clear interest in classic horror stories, one could assume that Eggers might have plans to tackle another, similarly monumental horror property at some point in the future. Sure enough, in a recent interview with Curzon, Eggers revealed that hes already tried writing his own adaptation of Mary Shelleys Frankenstein. Eggers says he was inspired to do so by the birth of his son, saying he felt an unconscious urge to try his hand at reinterpreting the beloved, timeless gothic novel.Recommended VideosUnlike Nosferatu, however, the filmmaker says he doesnt intend to follow through on his Frankenstein adaptation. I started to try to do Frankenstein, which after two weeks, I was like, Theres no way I can do this, its impossible,' he revealed. In the same interview, Eggers refrained from offering any insight into what his abandoned take on Frankenstein might have entailed, noting only that it definitely sucked.Universal Pictures / Universal PicturesDespite Eggers apparent struggles with the material, horror fans wont have to wait long to see a new Frankenstein movie. Not only is director Maggie Gyllenhaal currently working on her own, Frankenstein-adjacent film titled The Bride, but Pans Labyrinth filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has also directed his own Frankenstein adaptation starring Oscar Isaac as the movies titular mad scientist and Jacob Elordi as his unnatural creation. Both films are set to hit theaters this year.Please enable Javascript to view this contentEggers, for his part, doesnt seem too heartbroken over his failed Frankenstein adaptation. Sometimes, you know you have a dud, he told Curzon. Im super excited for Guillermo del Toros Frankenstein.Nosferatu is now playing in theaters.Editors Recommendations