Dave Payne

An adept craftsman of horror and comedy, Dave Payne was born in 1964 in Oneonta, New York, USA. Active in the film industry from the early 1990s, Payne has made a significant contribution to the genres of horror and comedy, with his most renowned work being the "Reeker" series. Though he hasn't bagged any major film festival awards, Payne's authorial style distinctly blends humor with horror, often infusing his narratives with a darkly comedic undertone. Dave Payne, with his unique genre-blending storytelling, has made his mark as a director who dares to merge the frightful with the funny, etching an indelible imprint in the annals of horror and comedy cinema.