Rainer Matsutani

Pioneering the German science fiction genre, Rainer Matsutani was born in 1955 in Reutlingen, Germany, and has been active in directing since the late 1980s. Known for his work in mystery, thriller and sci-fi genres, he achieved widespread recognition for his films such as "Nebelmörder" and the creepy teen horror, "666: In Bed with the Devil," although he has not garnered any major festival awards. Matsutani's directorial style is characterized by atmospheric tension, dramatic plot twists, and a keen eye for visual effects, particularly in his science fiction works. Despite the eerie and chilling nature of his films, Rainer Matsutani himself is known to be a warm and humorous individual, proving that art and artist do not always mirror each other.