[Papillon Noir]

Name the director from the following descriptions. There are 15 directors.

This challenge is worth 15 points.



1. First film to be an international success follows the plot of the first half of a Dean Koontz novel.

2. Directed what is known as the first giallo film.

3. A fan of HP Lovecraft and has adapted several of his stories.

4. He has written the musical score to almost all of his films.

5. Recently finished a supernatural triology in which the first film was made over 30 years ago.

6. One of his early films closely follows the plot of an Ingmar Bergman film.

7. His gory first film spawned two sequels with more comedic elements.

8. Signature cameos.

9. Filmed a short for a Showtime horror series, only to have it not be aired due to the violent and disturbing nature of the film.

10. The theme in his early films is that scientists modify human bodies resulting in a breakdown of social order. He also blurs the lines of reality.

11. Most of his films became synonymous with the video nasties of the 80's as he is credited with some of the most violent and gory movies ever made.

12. Directed his first movie based on a novella that he had written after being displeased with how his screenplays were handled by the director.

13. His early films were splatter horror comedies before moving onto more serious award-winning films.

14. His first film is said to have changed the horror industry. It was thought up while in the hardware section of a crowded store.

15. Directed the first zombie apocalypse film.




Deadline is Wednesday, June 11th at noon EST.


Fortunato will be sitting out for the Deadites.