Rob Savage

Rob Savage is a British filmmaker. He is best known for directing horror films, such as Host, Dashcam and The Boogeyman.

Rob Savage
BornJuly 1992
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Life and career

Rob Savage was born in the United Kingdom and began his career by making short films and commercials. He is also the founder of the film production company BOO-URNS. His three favorite horror films are Evil Dead II, The Innocents, and Lake Mungo.[1]

In 2012, Savage made his directorial debut with the independent drama film Strings.

In 2016, Savage revealed he was working a horror film titled Seaholme.[2]

In 2020, Savage co-wrote and directed Host for Shudder.[3] After the success of Host, it was announced that Savage signed on to direct an untitled horror film based on an original idea by Savage and Jed Shepherd and was being produced by Sam Raimi.[4] Savage then signed on to direct an untitled female-centric horror film being pitched as "The Conjuring behind bars" for StudioCanal which he co-wrote with Shepherd.[5] Later that year, Savage signed a three picture deal with Blumhouse Productions and the first film from that deal was Dashcam.[6][7]

In November 2021, it was announced that Savage would direct The Boogeyman, based on a short story by Stephen King.[8]

In October 2022, it was announced that Savage signed on to direct the horror film adaptation of Night of the Ghoul for 20th Century Studios.[9]

In February 2023, Savage was attached to direct a TV adaptation of The Last Days of Jack Sparks by Jason Arnopp.[10][11]

Filmography

Feature films
Year Title Director Writer Producer DoP Editor
2012 Strings Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
2020 Host Yes Yes Executive No No
2021 Dashcam Yes Yes Yes No No
2023 The Boogeyman Yes No No No No

Short films
Year Title Director Writer Producer DoP Editor
2009 Sex Scene Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
2010 Act Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
2011 Sit in Silence Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Polaroid Yes Yes No No No
Touching from a Distance Yes Yes No Yes Yes
2012 Sticks and Stones Yes Yes No Yes No
Assessment No No No Yes No
I Am No No No Yes No
Who Killed the Bear? No No No Yes No
2014 Valentine No No No Yes No
Healey's House Yes Yes No No No
2015 Absence Yes Yes No No No
2016 Dawn of the Deaf Yes Yes No No No
2017 Salt Yes Yes No No Yes

Television
Year Title Director Writer Notes
2018 True Horror Yes Yes Episode: "Ghost in the Wall"
2019 Britannia Yes No 3 episodes
2020 Soulmates Yes No 2 episodes

References
  1. Russell, Calum (2022-07-16). "Rob Savage reveals his three favourite horror movies ever". Far Out Magazine. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  2. INTERVIEW: Robert Savage, Director of Dawn of the Deaf
  3. Ehrlich, Brenna (2020-08-17). "'Host': Why Rob Savage's Quarantine Horror Film Is About More Than a Virus". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  4. Sam Raimi Producing Contained Supernatural Horror Pic; Rob Savage To Direct
  5. Studiocanal & 'Host' Creators Team For Female-Fronted Horror Film Pitched As "'The Conjuring' Behind Bars"
  6. Travis, Ben (2021-07-09). "Rob Savage's Host Follow-Up Is Titled DASHCAM". Empire. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  7. Furzan, Federico (2023-01-04). "Was Rob Savage's Movie Dashcam Ignored Because of its Problematic Lead?". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
  8. Fleming, Mike Jr. (2021-11-01). "20th/Hulu Conjure 'The Boogeyman' From Stephen King Short; Rob Savage Directs & 21 Laps Produces". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  9. 20th, 21 Laps Win Graphic Novel 'Night Of The Ghoul' For 'Host' Helmer Rob Savage
  10. Ritman, Alex (2023-02-22). "'Host,' 'Dashcam' Director Rob Savage Tapped for TV Adaptation of Supernatural Horror 'The Last Days of Jack Sparks'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
  11. Lodderhose, Diana (2023-02-22). "'Host' Director Rob Savage Boards Supernatural Horror TV Series 'The Last Days Of Jack Sparks' For Vertigo Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
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