Lucio Fulci

A master of Italian horror, Lucio Fulci was born in Rome, Italy in 1927 and dedicated his life to filmmaking from 1959 to 1991. Best known for his gory and unsettling films in the horror genre, his most famous works include "Zombie", "The Beyond", and "City of the Living Dead", though no notable awards were bestowed upon him at major film festivals. Fulci's authorial style was characterized by graphic violence, surrealistic elements, and an atmospheric use of sound and visuals, all of which influenced later generations of horror directors. Despite never receiving widespread acclaim in his time, Fulci's unflinching courage in pushing cinematic boundaries reveals a filmmaker who was unafraid to explore the darker facets of humanity.