Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.

A master of suspense and horror, Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. was born in 1965 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He began his directorial career in the late 1990s and has since carved a niche for himself in the genres of horror and science fiction, with "The Thing" (2011) being one of his most celebrated works. Despite not bagging any awards at major film festivals, van Heijningen's unique authorial style of creating atmospheric tension and dread have earned him a dedicated fan base. Off-set, Matthijs is known for being approachable and down-to-earth, his humble demeanor contrasting with the chilling worlds he creates on screen.