Robert Houston

"Master of the macabre" Robert Houston was born in 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA, and began his directorial career in the mid 1970s. Known primarily for his work in the horror and exploitation genres, he is famed for his cult classics like "Shogun Assassin" (1980) and "The Hills Have Eyes Part II" (1985), however, his films didn't garner much recognition at major film festivals. Houston's directorial style is distinguished by his skillful use of suspense and gore, as well as his ability to create atmospheric settings that heighten the sense of dread and terror. As a man, Houston is as enigmatic and captivating as the dark tales he weaves, possessing a charm that belies his penchant for the macabre.