Burton Chaikin

Dubbed as the "Master of Subtle Suspense," Burton Chaikin was born in 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was active in the film industry from the early 1970s to late 1990s, primarily known for his thrilling dramas and subtle horror films like "Shadow's Grasp" and "Quiet Terror", which earned him several accolades though none from major film festivals. Chaikin's authorial style was characterized by an unerring sense of suspense built through the minutiae of everyday life, creating an unsettling atmosphere in his films.

From the heart, Burton Chaikin was a director who meticulously crafted his films to echo the ordinary, yet filled them with an extraordinary sense of dread and anticipation.