Stephen Chiodo

A master of stop-motion animation, Stephen Chiodo was born in 1954, in Bronx, New York, USA. Active primarily in the 1980s and 1990s, he is best known for his work in the science fiction and horror genres, with his most notable film being the cult classic "Killer Klowns from Outer Space." While he never won major film festival awards, Chiodo's work is highly regarded for its unique blend of horror, humor, and creativity, particularly in the realm of puppetry and stop-motion animation. Though not widely recognized in mainstream circles, Stephen Chiodo has undeniably left an indelible mark on the world of cult cinema, his eccentric vision delighting fans of the bizarre and extraordinary for decades.