Tod Browning

Master of the macabre, Tod Browning, was born in 1880 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, and directed films from 1915 to 1939. Browning primarily worked in the horror genre, etching his name into film history with classics such as "Dracula" (1931) and the controversial "Freaks" (1932), though he never won major awards at film festivals. His directorial style often blurred the line between reality and the grotesque, fearlessly exploring the human fascination with the abnormal and the bizarre. On a personal note, Browning's bold and unflinching approach to filmmaking showcased an audacious spirit that continues to inspire and provoke audiences, more than a century later.