A modern-day film adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novel A Christmas Carol will feature a version of Ebenezer Scrooge who “despises refugees ”, the director has revealed.

Robert Eggers' love for theatrical, atmospheric period pieces makes him a great choice to take A Christmas Carol in more of a horror direction.

A Christmas Carol’ adaptation to feature Scrooge who ‘despises refugees’ - The film will ‘teach the lesson of how prejudice, poverty and division shapes our society today,’ the director said ...