Marcus Dunstan

Director and screenwriter of horror films

Marcus Dunstan - Director and screenwriter of horror films
Born

September 19th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1975 in the United States, a director and screenwriter specialized in the horror genre. Collaborative work with co-writer Patrick Melton produced several prominent projects. Directed 'The Collector' in 2009 and its sequel 'The Collection' in 2012, both achieving significant resonance in horror thriller circles. Contributed to the 'Saw' franchise, specifically 'Saw IV', 'Saw V', and 'Saw VI', enhancing the series' storytelling and suspense elements. Continued to engage audiences with his distinct style and narrative techniques.

Directed 'The Collector' and 'The Collection'

Wrote for 'Saw IV', 'Saw V', and 'Saw VI'

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