Iconic Directors of the Horror Genre

Iconic directors of the Horror Genre

Al Adamson (1929-1995)

Al Adamson made many B-grade horror films in the 1960s and 70s. The films he directed include: Dracular vs Frankenstien and Pshyco a Go Go. In 1966 he founded Independent-International Pictures. He was murdered in 1955 and his remains were found under his bath.

Roy Ward Baker ( (19 December 1916 – 5 October 2010)

Roy Baker did not start of as a directer from1934 to 1939 he worked in a film company in Islignton his first jobs were meanial such as making tea but he worked up and in 1938 he was assistant director on Alfred Hitchcock's film The Lady Vanishes. Films he has directed include: The Ocober Man and Don't Both to Knock.

Mario Caiano (born February 13, 1933)

Mario Caiano is an Italian film director and he directed 50 filmsand he wrote the script for Nightmare Castle. The films he directed include A Coffin for a Sherrif.

Brian Russell De Palma (born September 11, 1940)

Brian De Palma's career has spanned 40 years he is best known for his thriller and horror films.He studied physics before he moved in to the movie industry. He is well known for using unusual camera shots and referencing and quoting other people's work. Films he has directed include Blood Sisters and dressed to kill.


Benjamin "Bob" Clark (August 5, 1939– April 4, 2007)

Bob Clark was an actor, director, screen writer and produer. He was responsible for some of the best films in Canadian history such as Black Christmas. His career started in the horror genre in the 70s his first film was Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things. Other films he has directed include: Deathdream and The Monkey's Paw.