Justin Benson (filmmaker)

Justin Benson (born June 9, 1983) is an American filmmaker and actor. He is best known for his work with creative partner Aaron Moorhead.

Justin Benson
Born (1983-06-09) June 9, 1983
San Diego, California, US
Occupations
Years active2012–present

Early life

Justin Benson was born on June 9, 1983[1] in San Diego, California, United States.[2]

Career

Benson wrote the 2013 critically acclaimed horror film Resolution and directed it with his filmmaking partner Aaron Scott Moorhead.[3][4]

The pair's directorial work can also be found in the anthology film V/H/S: Viral in the segment entitled "Bonestorm", and the 2014 romantic body horror film Spring, which Benson also wrote.[5][6][7] Spring premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival, and was publicly praised by both Richard Linklater and Guillermo del Toro.[8][9][10]

In 2017 Benson wrote, co-directed and starred alongside Moorhead in the science-fiction horror film The Endless, which premiered at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival.[11] The Endless was released theatrically in North America in 2018 by Well Go USA.[12]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Director Writer Producer Editor Notes
2012 Resolution Yes Yes Yes Yes Role: Justin
2014 V/H/S: Viral Yes Yes Yes Yes Segment "Bonestorm"
2014 Spring Yes Yes Yes Yes
2017 The Endless Yes Yes Yes Yes Role: Justin
2019 Synchronic Yes Yes Yes Yes
After Midnight No No Yes No Role: Shane
2020 She Dies Tomorrow No No Yes No
2022 Something in the Dirt Yes Yes Yes Yes Role: Levi

Television

Year Title Episode(s)
2020 The Twilight Zone "8"
2022 Archive 81 "Terror in the Aisles" and "Spirit Receivers"
Moon Knight "Summon the Suit" and "The Tomb"
2023 Loki "Ouroboros"[13]

References
  1. "Justin Benson - IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  2. Debruge, Peter (January 2, 2015). "10 Directors to Watch: 'Spring' Duo Benson and Moorhead Break the Mold". Variety. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
  3. "Meet the 2012 Tribeca Filmmakers #10: 'Resolution' Directors Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead". Indiewire. April 7, 2012. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
  4. Resolution, September 3, 2013, retrieved June 17, 2017
  5. "Spring – Comment On this New Video". Dread Central. March 24, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  6. Disgusting, Bloody (April 28, 2017). "'The Endless' Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead Talk About Returning to Their Roots - Bloody Disgusting!". Bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  7. "Exclusive V/H/S Viral Blu-ray / DVD Clip!". Dread Central. February 17, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  8. Kroll, Justin (August 31, 2016). "'Spring' Filmmakers Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead to Direct and Star in Indie 'The Endless'". Variety. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  9. Patten, Dominic (August 15, 2012). "Tribeca Film Picks Up 'Resolution'". Deadline.com. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  10. Gupta, Shipra Harbola (July 29, 2014). "TIFF Adds Ethan Hawke, Robert Kenner Docs, Announces Masters, Midnight Madness and Vanguard Programs". Indiewire.com. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  11. Picurro, Allison (April 21, 2017). "'The Endless' Exclusive Tribeca Promo | IndieWire". Indiewire. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  12. Busch, Anita (May 1, 2017). "'The Endless' Acquired For Distribution Out Of Tribeca By Well Go USA". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  13. Petski, Denise (July 31, 2023). "'Loki' Season 2 Trailer: Watch Tom Hiddleston's Chaotic Time Travels & Ke Huy Kwan's Series Debut". Deadline. Retrieved July 31, 2023.


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