Richard Bates Jr.

The dark horse of American horror cinema, Richard Bates Jr., was born in 1983 in Southampton, New York, USA. Making his mark in the early 2010s, he has largely focused on horror and comedy genres, with his most notable films being "Excision," "Suburban Gothic," and "Trash Fire," which have generated buzz but have yet to clinch awards at major film festivals. Bates is known for his unique, offbeat authorial style, which often features unsettling scenarios wrapped in a layer of dark humor. In spite of his macabre themes, Bates himself is a breath of fresh air in the industry, unafraid to push boundaries and provoke thought with his distinctive storytelling.