Timothy Hooten

Visionary in the realm of horror and suspense, Timothy Hooten was born in 1965 in Melbourne, Australia. Active in the film industry since the late 1980s, Hooten made a name for himself within the horror and suspense genres, with notable films such as "Dark Shadows" and "Eternal Night" garnering critical acclaim, despite a lack of recognition at major film festivals. His directorial style is marked by his ability to build suspense through pacing and an innovative use of sound design, which sets him apart from his contemporaries.

Hooten, with his unassuming demeanor and candid humor, has always been a figure who defies the typical grim stereotype associated with directors of his genre, proving that you don't need to live in darkness to create it.