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He is saying that learning about the Salem witch trials felt disappointing because he wanted the witches to be real. The line suggests an interest in the idea of witches beyond the historical events themselves.
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About Robert Eggers
American filmmaker
Robert Eggers is an American filmmaker known for writing and directing period films that draw on gothic horror, folklore, and mythology. His work includes The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman, and Nosferatu. Eggers’ films are set before the 20th century and are widely noted for their historical detail and atmosphere. He builds stories from older worlds and traditions, using them to explore fear, myth, and the uncanny.
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