Stuart Gordon

A master of the macabre, Stuart Gordon was born in 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, where his love for filmmaking began. Active from 1974 to 2014, he primarily contributed to the horror and science fiction genres with notable works such as "Re-Animator" and "From Beyond" earning him a cult following and several awards including the Fantasporto's International Fantasy Film Award. Gordon's authorial style is marked by his love for H.P. Lovecraft's works, often adapting them into his films, and injecting his narratives with a unique blend of gruesome horror and dark humor.

Stuart Gordon, despite his gory cinematic choices, was a man who deeply understood his craft and used it to bring the darkest corners of human imagination to life with an unexpected dash of humor.