Peter Sasdy

The mastermind of horror, Peter Sasdy, was born in 1935 in Budapest, Hungary, and remained active in the film industry from 1965 to 1995. Known best for his work in the horror genre, Sasdy's most renowned films include "Countess Dracula" and "Hands of the Ripper," though despite his contributions to film, he never received major festival awards. Sasdy's directorial style is characterized by its atmospheric tension, gothic aesthetics and his ability to draw out exceptional performances from his actors. As a man, Sasdy is remembered not only as a savvy manipulator of suspense and terror on screen, but also as a passionate filmmaker who fled his homeland during the Hungarian Revolution to pursue his dreams in the world of cinema.